Such a role would not be necessary for every match-up, but it would prove invaluable in some. While he wouldn’t start, he would be their “true” center off the bench. The Boston Celtics, the Warriors’ opponents in the finals, would be a good fit for Poeltl as well. If they were to acquire him, the Austrian would provide similar skills to Kevon Looney, but at a higher level. For the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, Poeltl would instantly be the best traditional center on the Warriors’ roster. That may not be true by the time the Spurs are good again.Īnalyzing some of the teams that made deep playoff runs last season, Poeltl’s value to a high-level team becomes apparent. Jakob Poeltl, however, is in his prime now and can contribute to a high-level team immediately. If they pan out, they could be fixtures on the next Spurs playoff team.
Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell, and Josh Primo are all talents in their pre-prime. In the upcoming season, the Spurs don’t need players who are in their prime and ready to contribute at the highest level. Several strong draft picks, however, could vault the Spurs back onto the path of championship contention.
On the surface, this seems like bad news. Their win total will almost certainly be significantly lower this season than it has been since the 1996-1997 season. The San Antonio Spurs have embraced a direction and elected to rebuild.
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