Keita Bates-Diop has made an unexpected impact on the Spurs these last few months. He joined the San Antonio Spurs as a two-way player shaping his game in Austin and picking up mostly garbage time in San Antonio. But this year, the Spurs made him a qualifying offer and he has responded by earning a spot in the regular rotation.
When a starter has been out for any reason, Bates-Diop has been a reliable go-to for Pop. Coming off the bench with the second until, Keita has shown a seamless ability to move without the ball, catch a tricky pass, get himself into the paint, and hit corner threes effortlessly.