Spurs have near unfair cheat code not named Victor Wembanyama

As the San Antonio Spurs gear up to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, it's clear that they have an almost unfair advantage over many teams. Victor Wembanyama is a cheat code all unto himself.

Nevertheless, the Spurs have another cheat code. They have not one but three star-level point guards and can use them interchangeably without missing a step. Most teams have one, possibly two star-caliber point guards but certainly not three.

Having rookie Dylan Harper come off the bench has proven to be a game changer for the Spurs. More impressive is that he is already arguably better than All-Star point guard De'Aaron Fox.

Spurs have near an unfair cheat code named Dylan Harper

Not only do the Spurs have three point guards who can get downhill, but they can also have two on the floor at all times. That allows them to put pressure on the rim and thus pose a huge problem for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Each player had big games against the Thunder this season. Stephon Castle averaged 19.8 points and 4.8 assists while shooting 42.9% from three in five games against OKC this season.

Fox had 29 points on Christmas Day in a road win against OKC. In the same game, Harper chipped in 4 points, 10 assists, and five steals in 25 minutes.

Harper diming up teammates and forcing turnovers proves the Spurs' three-headed guard trio doesn't have to score to be effective.

Dylan Harper remains key against the Oklahoma City Thunder

Harper was successful attacking the offensive glass against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In Game 5, he chipped in five offensive rebounds, swooping in and rustling up extra possessions for San Antonio.

Castle is San Antonio's best perimeter defender and will spend plenty of time guarding Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Meanwhile, Fox is a far better defender than he is given credit for and holds up well on that end of the floor.

Additionally, he is a terrific passer and helps set the tone for the Spurs offensively. When he's paired with Castle, his turnovers drop dramatically, suggesting that Fox has a calming effect on him.

That type of synergy is what makes San Antonio so dangerous; they are interchangeable but still effective. For instance, Harper and Wembanyama have the best net rating compared to Wemby and Fox or him and Castle.

Imagine how opposing teams feel. They may weather the early storm of Wembanyama playing with Fox and Castle, only to get rocked whenever he is paired with Harper to close and open quarters.

The Thunder will have to weather that storm and somehow contain Wembanyama, Fox, and Castle. However, if they aren't careful, they could be thunderstruck by Harper.

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