The Spurs have ripped off nine straight wins, but there’s still one big variable hanging over this roster: Tobias Harris.
He hasn’t played yet this season, and until he does, San Antonio’s rotation remains a little unfinished. Right now, the Spurs are rolling with four guards in the starting group and four forwards coming off the bench, which leaves Coach Mitch Johnson with a lineup puzzle to solve. Harris’ arrival could force a real shakeup, especially if Johnson decides the best way to balance the roster is by moving either Julian Champagnie or Harris into the starting five at power forward.
That kind of adjustment would give the Spurs more size up front and help even out both units. It would also bring another needed ingredient: shooting.
San Antonio has been so short on it that they’ve already turned back to Harrison Barnes, and while he’s done well, Harris is the better player at this stage of their careers. If he can give the Spurs even more than Barnes has, that’s a clear win.
There’s also the possibility that Harris’ role ends up being smaller than expected. He was originally projected to split time with Champagnie at the four, but that picture has changed with Vassell now playing at least 15 minutes per game there. Harris also missed preseason and the first 11 games of the regular season, which hasn’t helped his case for an immediate, major role.
Still, Harris has spent 16 years in the NBA proving he can fit into different situations. Even if his minutes land in the 18-20 range, he should still give San Antonio scoring punch. And if he does earn a starting spot, the Spurs’ rotation could look very different - and better - once he’s finally on the floor.
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