Lost in the San Antonio Spurs' strong start is the play of forward Julian Champagnie. After a sizzling preseason in which he went 19 for 30 from behind the arc, he has firmly established himself as one of the best value contracts in the NBA.
His combination of size, at 6-8, and sharpshooting has made him a valuable role player, especially with his play on the defensive end. While he isn't a lockdown defender, he is far from a liability on that end of the floor. His length and mobility allow him to effectively guard his position, and he is an above-average rebounder for his position, ranking third on the team with 6.