Jan 27, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) in huddle with starters before the game against the Boston Celtics at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
One major selling point that helps the San Antonio Spurs acquire veteran talent is their knack for helping players age gracefully. Beyond the Spurs’ beloved ‘Big Three,’ many of the veteran Spurs over the years have accepted lesser roles to elongate their careers and contribute to winning basketball.
It’s not easy to ask a successful veteran to take a step back but it’s a crossroads that every player eventually comes to.