The big splash of the Spurs’ offseason came last week when they locked in one of the returning pieces from the Kawhi Leonard trade by re-signing Jakob Poeltl. The deal, worth just over a reported $26 million through three years, didn’t come as a total shock, but it could be a bolder move than many give it credit for.
For a team with ample raw materials, it’s not been clear how the Spurs will put them together—at least not in ways that matter for winning teams. Can they establish a defensive identity? What will their defensive style be like?