5 Free agents Spurs should monitor to improve porous defense
By Will Eudy
1. KJ Martin
One name the Spurs should be pursuing this summer is KJ Martin. Entering his fourth go-round in the NBA, Martin emerged as a capable defender. He started 49 games for the Houston Rockets this past season, averaging a career-high 12.7 points and 5.5 rebounds
On offense, his athletic talent shines in his off-ball ability and rim-rocking dunks. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions and has become a talented shot-blocker. He is the kind of Swiss Army Knife the Spurs should covet in a defender.
Martin enters the final year of his rookie contract in 2023-24. He could be a solid option for the Spurs to pick up and see how he fits into their schemes. San Antonio could eventually trade him if they find out he isn't a long-term fit for their roster.