Dec 23, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) during the game at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
At age 32, Patty Mills is having his best professional season in the NBA, fortifying an almost decade-long run of being one of the league’s best bench catalysts and a San Antonio Spurs fan favorite.
Career years are normally celebrated in the NBA, especially when the one peaking is a role player. Booming contracts and spread-eagled interest across the association usually accompany such prowess in the hardwood, ensuring longevity and prosperity in the business-driven league.