The San Antonio Spurs have fewer than 15 games remaining in the regular season before the playoffs. That means that Coach Mitch Johnson will soon whittle down his rotation to prepare for the postseason.
San Antonio has the benefit of being one of the deepest teams in the NBA. However, a recent development could make Johnson's job of deciding his playoff rotation even harder.
During veteran Harrison Barnes' five-game absence, rookie Carter Bryant emerged as a key rotation player.
His defense is already above average, even as a rookie, and he is shooting a blistering 38.