The San Antonio Spurs are predicted to sign former Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura. The Spurs have a deep pool of talented young players, led by 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama.
What's the biggest issue for San Antonio Spurs?
The Spurs' biggest issue is their poor three-point shooting, which was evident in their series against the New York Knicks. They shot 33.9% from three-point range, a fairly poor number that contributed to the series outcome. Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie shot over 40%, but Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and Victor Wembanyama all shot under 31% from long range.
How can Rui Hachimura help?
Rui Hachimura has developed into a legitimate three-point threat over his last three years with the Lakers, shooting 42.2%, 41.3%, and 44.3% respectively from distance. His addition would be welcome to a Spurs team that needs more shooting. Hachimura's elite three-point shooting is a major draw for the Spurs, who are looking to fix their biggest NBA Finals issue.
What about Tobias Harris?
The San Antonio Spurs have already made a signing at power forward this offseason, inking free agent Tobias Harris to a two-year, $31 million deal on July 1. But that doesn’t mean the Spurs can’t have both, with each player offering different skill sets. What Hachimura has in outside shooting, he lacks as a rebounder, and that’s exactly what San Antonio is hoping Harris brings with him to the Spurs. | Player | Rebounds per game | | --- | --- | | Tobias Harris | 5.1 | | Rui Hachimura | 3.3 |
Both players can be interchangeable at the four depending on who the Spurs are playing and which matchups they like better. The Spurs would be wise to add at least one more elite shooter this offseason, boosting their odds of capturing their first NBA title since 2014.