Spurs just struck gold after unearthing a tantalizing diamond in the rough

San Antonio Spurs fans who have been keeping up with the team's summer league squad have no doubt seen David Jones-Garcia's head-turning play.

Through his first six Summer League games, he posted a stellar 23.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in just 25 minutes per game, with a nearly 70% true shooting to boot.

That has led to questions about whether he should be on the Spurs main roster next season. They currently have two open roster spots remaining, and they could use one of them on Jones-Garcia, with the other potentially going to Riley Minix.

As far as a potential contract, they could offer him a minimum three-year deal with the first two years guaranteed, starting out at around $1.2 million. That would move the Spurs closer to the luxury tax line, but they would still have about $4 million in wiggle room. That is important, in case the Spurs look to make a move before or during next season.

The Spurs must sign David Jones-Garcia

Although the Spurs appear to be full up on depth at shooting guard and small forward, rumors that they could be shopping Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell increase the need for depth on the perimeter. At this point, he may not be a rotation player, but he has certainly shown enough to warrant a closer look from the Spurs.

He's shot the ball impressively well in Summer League and has shown a well-rounded game, including being able to attack off the dribble and also defend capably.

What stands out is Jones-Garcia playing at his own pace and his ridiculous shooting, drilling 55.6% of his 6 3-point attempts per game. San Antonio has a long history of taking Summer League standouts and signing them to NBA contracts, only for them to eventually evolve into rotation players.

Gary Neal, Jonathan Simmons, and Bryn Forbes are the most recent examples and give some precedent for the team signing Jones-Garcia to an NBA deal. The downside would be virtually non-existent, with minimum contracts for players with limited years of service being the cheapest players available.

Jones-Garcia could be the Spurs' next success story

Having him on a multi-year deal would give him the opportunity to grow into a role and the Spurs more of a chance to develop him. After next season, there could be significant roster turnover with Harrison Barnes and Kelly Olynyk on expiring contracts and one of Vassell or Johnson potentially gone.

Ultimately, the Spurs may have found a diamond in the rough with Jones-Garcia with his strong Summer League performance. Considering that the Spurs have two open roster spots remaining and enough wriggle room underneath the luxury tax, they should take a flier on Jones-Garcia and see if he can become another Spurs success story.