Like most rebuilding teams, the Spurs have a lot of up-and-coming former first round picks on their roster, including some lottery talent. Under those circumstances, it can be hard for less heralded young players to carve out a spot for themselves.
Tre Jones, a former second round pick, couldn’t really crack the rotation his rookie year, but due to absences and the Derrick White trade, he finally got a shot at showing his value this past season, and he didn’t waste it.
The question now is, should he be considered part of the core or an interchangeable piece that might become ill-fitting in the future?