The Spurs have gone 14-3 to open the post Tim Duncan era, including a 10-0 road start matched only in league history by several championship winning teams and last year’s 73-9 Warriors squad. Kawhi Leonard has played a major role in achieving this early success, and San Antonio’s retooled bench and back line defense are getting the job done. The Kawhi Leonard era is young, but there are a few distinct trends that are worth watching for the rest of the year.
1. Kawhi Leonard Pick and Rolls
Leonard has very quietly become one of the league’s best pick and roll scorers.