Compelling Spurs argument promises crystal-clear path back to playoffs

Victor Wembanyama | Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesThe new-look San Antonio Spurs will soon take the court and will have a new starting lineup to boot. The Spurs are projected to start De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes, and Victor Wembanyama.

While that lineup has barely played together, Bleacher Report has high hopes for that starting five, giving them a B grade when reviewing all 30 NBA starting fives. They praised their defensive potential and placed high expectations on Wembanyama to carry them next season. They have reason to be optimistic about the Spurs' starting lineup.

We saw just five games' worth of Fox and Wembanyama together. When we did, Fox was playing…