Dejounte Murray and Bryn Forbes were afterthoughts during last year’s regular season. It’s the familiar story of many skilled rookies on championship-caliber teams: the potential is there, but minutes are hard to come by. Even as Murray took over point guard duties for an injured Tony Parker in the Western Conference Finals, he and Forbes have been defined by their upside rather than production.
Both players showed flashes of their potential in 2016-17. Murray’s length and speed could be overwhelming on both ends of the floor, and Forbes’ natural shooting stroke was a welcome sight for a team attempting the 6th fewest 3-pointers in the league.