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Spurs' championship hopes ride on the one thing Julian Champagnie can control

If it wasn't already obvious to San Antonio Spurs fans, forward Julian Champagnie is a keeper. He's thrived in whatever role he's been asked to play this season.

Better still, he has given the Silver and Black a reliable option on both ends of the floor. That has made coach Mitch Johnson's decision to start Champagnie over Harrison Barnes a wise one.

To his credit, Barnes is having the better shooting season. However, Champagnie is the better all-around player and having a much bigger impact on San Antonio's success.

Even so, he can't shake comparison to former Spur Danny Green.