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San Antonio Spurs: Jakob Poeltl reasserting himself as a defensive force

Feb 12, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (3) in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

One of the biggest most important moves the San Antonio Spurs made this offseason was one that hardly anyone outside of their fans took note of. When the Spurs re-signed Jakob Poeltl to a three-year extension worth just over $26 million they managed to hold on to one of the most impactful defenders in the game today on an absolute bargain of a deal.