Kyle Anderson was an afterthought in his first three seasons on the San Antonio Spurs. He stuck behind Kawhi Leonard, who developed into a superstar, and couldn’t receive the opportunity to stretch his wings. That’s changed through the first 17 games of the 2017-18 season, with Leonard’s quad injury that’s kept him out and the absence of a return timetable.
Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks was possibly Anderson’s best performance in this 17-game stint, as he made a name for himself through slow and smooth play — never jumping off the court for his athleticism or scoring acumen.