Tony Parker’s return is likely going to end Dejounte Murray’s time as a rotation player. It’s for the best, probably. But it’s also bittersweet.
It seems like a long time ago, but Murray made some noise to start the season. He mostly did it thanks to his raw physical tools, but he looked the part of a starting point guard for a while. It was so exciting.
Then reality set in. There are only a handful of young players in the league who can excel on athletic ability alone. It’s even harder to thrive without veteran savvy when manning the point guard position and on a slow-paced team like the Spurs.