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Wasn't sure they were going to pay him. Makes him harder to move but they do have a zillion picks.
I don't think he's the guard for them long term, but he'll elevate their floor in the short term while Castle, Harper and Bryant (and Wemby for that matter) develop.

Spurs will be a force, we'll have a super entertaining West with OKC, Spurs and Lakers with the potential to be real forces for the next decade

 

That salary is what might make him overrated. Compared to Fox's time in San Antonio, this past season Austin Reaves averaged more points, rebounds, 3's, FT's, and better FG%, 3P%, 2P%, FT%, and eFG%. Fewer assists and steals. Better ORTG, DRTG, BPM, OBPM, DBPM, WS, OWS, DWS, LEBRON, O-LEBRON, LEBRON WAR, Net Points, O Net Points, D Net Points, WAR, O-WAR, D-WAR, and VORP. Yes, Fox was better in Sacramento, with numbers similar or close to Austin as a 2nd option, but for far longer. Fox is also slightly older and smaller.

My point is not to say that Austin is better than Fox, but simply that they're in the same ballpark, but Fox will be making $50-60 million/yr, and some people aren't sure if Austin will be worth $30-40 million/yr.

 

he's a great fit for the current roster, imo. they've got the shooting to space for him and to cover for what is surprisingly meh defense for such an athletic guy. by the time the contract looks bad, it will be almost over. meanwhile, all those picks means they can angle to replace him or develop replacements.

i wish okc and SA weren't so well set for the foreseeable future, but they are.

up to us to try and build around luka and compete with them.