The Spurs needed perimeter defense and three-point shooting going into the offseason and got it early on in free agency by signing DeMarre Carroll. The veteran forward has a reputation as a classic 3-and-D type, which is ostensibly what San Antonio needs next to their ball-dominant guards.
But before assuming Carroll will be a perfect fit, it would be wise to remember how he performed in past stops and how arguably the preeminent 3-and-D wing in the league, Danny Green, struggled in his last year in San Antonio. In recent seasons, the Spurs just haven’t been a snug fit for spot up shooters who can’t do much else.