Predicting the Spurs perfect starting lineup after a home run offseason
By Cal Durrett
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Small forward: Julian Champagnie
Depending on the draft lottery and how the draft plays out, the Spurs could potentially select a wing. However, they may roll with Julian Champagnie as a stopgap starting small forward next season. Champagnie was a low-minute starter this year, and while he didn't lock down the position, he was decent enough to warrant him continuing in that role.
In just under 20 minutes per game, he averaged 6.8 points and shot 36.5% from three on high volume. Nearly 69% of his shot attempts were from three, showing that he knows his role. For him to solidify his role in the starting lineup, he'll have to be even better as a shooter. The hope is that he can carve out a role similar to that of Spurs legend Danny Green, and Champagnie is young enough to do so at just 22 years old.
As a result, giving him more time in that role makes sense, even if he is currently projected to be the weakest link in the starting lineup, regardless of a perfect version of that lineup. With Champagnie projected to be the small forward next season, who should start at shooting guard?