The Spurs are rolling out a three-guard starting lineup for Tuesday's season opener against the Thunder. De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper will start alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama.
This is a guard-heavy look that prioritizes ball handling and perimeter shooting over traditional size. Fox brings scoring punch and playmaking. Castle, a rookie, gets the nod early. Harper adds another ball-handler to the mix. Wembanyama remains the anchor defensively and as a rim-runner.
San Antonio is betting that spacing and pace with this lineup can keep up with a Thunder team that's one of the league's best. It's an aggressive choice in a matchup against Oklahoma City's elite defense, but it signals the Spurs want to play fast and shoot their way into this season. We'll find out quickly if the experiment works.