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San Antonio Spurs: Cory Joseph’s Growth

By Tyrone Bowman

December 19, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the ball against San Antonio Spurs point guard Cory Joseph (5) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 19, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the ball against San Antonio Spurs point guard Cory Joseph (5) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 10, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) reacts during the second quarter of game three of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 10, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) reacts during the second quarter of game three of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Joseph Should Get More Minutes This Year

Cory should see an increased role in minutes this year with Mills out until at least January due to shoulder surgery. Joseph could improve upon his 13 double-digit games during the 2013-14 regular season (five coming in February), with more chances to shoot and create.

On Feb. 6, Cory had a Spurs-high and career-high 18 points in a 103-89 loss at the Brooklyn Nets. Despite San Antonio being within five during the fourth quarter, all of the Big Three, Diaw and Kawhi Leonard did not play.

Of course Joseph played 24.8 MPG during February (his next highest month was 19.2 MPG during January). The Spurs were 9-3 during February, but 2-3 when Cory tallied double figures for the month.

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