The San Antonio Spurs have found early success in the 2016-17 season, opening with a convincing win over Golden State and getting out to an 8-3 record. Their three losses came at home against Western Conference foes who scored big in the first quarter. Utah dropped 38, the Los Angeles Clippers 39 and the Houston Rockets 33 in their respective wins. As key players return from injury and this new group develops chemistry, there is still room to grow for this Spurs team.
Kawhi Leonard: Alpha
The biggest story about the Spurs so far is the emergence of Leonard as the team’s leader on both ends of the floor.