Being a veteran on a young team can be a thankless job. The fan base would prefer to see a younger player getting minutes, while the coaching staff will likely expect mistake-free performances and leadership. It’s not for everyone, even though it can be lucrative.
Doug McDermott was up for task, which really helped the Spurs in many ways. San Antonio’s big offseason addition did a great job of leading by example and filling his role well. Yet, with the team still needing impact players, the question of whether the specialist should heavily feature in the franchise’s plans going forward remains.