The San Antonio Spurs have bounced back from a brief losing stretch with seven straight wins, most recently a 119-114 victory over the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday night.
But they're still in need of more consistent contributions from a few players.
Although roster changes are a factor since a new face is adjusting to new teammates, a couple of returning players are also adapting to new featured spots. All that is happening while a longtime leader is learning a lesser role, too.
Gregg Popovich's team has navigated the opening month of the season at 12-3, so San Antonio has the luxury of fine-tuning the rotation while still winning games. But the Spurs will need a more complete effort to reach their championship potential.
Honorable Mention: Pau Gasol, C
Following a fully expected and largely inconsequential slow start to the season, Pau Gasol is adapting to his new setting.
During the first eight games, the veteran attempted 10-plus shots just once while recording a net negative-2.3 rating, per NBA.com. The low point was when he played a mere 13 minutes throughout a two ...
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San Antonio Spurs Who Still Have to Step Up
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