San Antonio Spurs: Updated depth chart after a cascade of trades

Spurs depth: Small forward

1. Keldon Johnson
2. Doug McDermott
3. Stanley Johnson
4. Dominick Barlow (two-way player)

With Vassell out and Poeltl gone, Keldon Johnson will have his work cut out for him. After all, he’s the Spurs’ number-one option and has made strides as an offensive player this season. For instance, he’s improved as a finisher and no longer relies on bulldozing his way to the rack. On the other hand, despite shooting lights out from three early in the season, he’s now below league average.

Four years into his career, we still have no idea if he’s a good shooter or not. Behind Johnson is Doug McDermott, who has been effective for the Spurs this season. He can nail threes spotting up or running off screens and is effective at attacking and finishing in the paint. When he’s on the floor, other teams have to closely watch him, making him valuable to a team that doesn’t have many offensive threats.

Johnson was signed off the scrap heap and has played surprisingly well for the Spurs. He’s much more of a power forward at this point but has earned minutes on the wing. He’s strong and is often able to muscle his way into the paint and finish. Factor in that he’s a good passer and a physical defender, and he’ll continue to get minutes despite his place in the depth chart.

Barlow has seldom played with the big club, instead spending most of his time with the Austin Spurs. At 6’9 and possessing good physical tools, he’s an interesting prospect and will likely receive some minutes toward the end of the season.