During training camp, Coach Mitch Johnson was clear about what style he wants the Spurs to play with this year. They want to play fast. That makes perfect sense, considering how many young, athletic players are on this roster. You almost could have predicted that yourself. But despite their success in the preseason, they were in the bottom 10 in pace. Enter De'Aaron Fox.
Everyone, from the fans to the NBA general managers around the league, knows that Swipa is the fastest player in the league with the ball in his hands. He's the missing element to turning up the heat on teams, applying relentless pressure, and opening up the option of deploying lineups in waves.