Over the course of the past year, the San Antonio Spurs have transformed their roster to adapt with the times. Small forward Kawhi Leonard missed all but nine games in the 2017-18 season, forcing All NBA power forward LaMarcus Aldridge into the featured role for the Spurs.
After committing to a long-term contract just over a year ago, Aldridge has solidified himself as the heart of the team. Leading them to the seventh seed despite a hobbled and injury-prone lineup, Aldridge made the mark on San Antonio that spectators had hoped for when he signed with the team in 2015.