The Spurs introduced the gem of their offseason on Friday, a sparkly and expensive new toy named LaMarcus Aldridge. By comparison, Ray McCallum was a value grab, picked up for the price of a second round pick from the bargain bin otherwise known as the Sacramento Kings.
McCallum’s role, third-string point guard, is commensurate with his price. He does not defend like the player whose spot he’ll fill, the departed Cory Joseph. Nor can he shoot like second-string point guard Patty Mills, or orchestrate an offense like starter Tony Parker.
But with the main rotation largely set and ready to mount what should be a serious championship push, Spurs general manager R.