LaMarcus Aldridge’s second year as a Spur got off to an interesting start before the season even began, with a flurry of rumors temporarily casting doubts over his long-term future in San Antonio. He and the team quickly put the story to bed, and their early-season success has (for now) brushed aside the likelihood of any mid-season move.
But this has been a weird season. At 15-4, the Spurs sport the record of a contender but have often failed to look the part, offensively and defensively. Recent struggles against the Mavs (for a second time) and a fourth home loss (this last time to the Magic) underlie how inconsistent they’ve been.