Spurs suddenly have the perfect duo unleash championship potential

The return of San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox is one of the more underrated storylines amid a strong start. Fox only played 17 games before having season-ending surgery last season.

Now, he will have to prove that he is worth the max contract he received over the summer. Spurs fans needn't worry, however, with Fox being the perfect fit for the team's needs. While star Victor Wembanyama has the Spurs rolling, there are some offensive cracks that have begun to show.

San Antonio has struggled at times with turnovers, and with Wembanyama operating more in the post, there has been less spacing, too. Against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Spurs had 19 turnovers and missed 35 threes, highlighting the need for more playmaking.

Luckily, they already have the solution to those problems on their roster with Fox and Dylan Harper.

Spurs suddenly have the perfect duo for their preferred style of play

Harper has impressed in limited minutes as a passer who has the speed and know-how to get to the rim with ease. Meanwhile, Fox was recently voted the fastest player in the NBA, and that speed pairs perfectly with his craftiness, making him a nightmare to keep out of the lane.

Having two point guards who can perfectly execute in the half-court by breaking down defenses and creating better shots on the perimeter is a luxury. Moreover, having at least one player who can do that for all 48 minutes is huge for the Spurs and gives them something they didn't even have just a couple of seasons ago.

There is even a case to be made for them to start next to one another over Castle. While Castle has played well to start the season, he has struggled with turnovers, with a staggering 32 turnovers in the team's first seven games. That suggests that he isn't a lead guard and needs to play with a primary playmaker, i.e., Fox or Harper.

The Spurs must start De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper together

That might result in coach Mitch Johnson having to make a big change at point guard with Harper joining Fox in the starting five once healthy. That could transform the team's starting lineup, with Fox and Harper both able to push the pace and get the Spurs quicker, higher-percentage shots in the paint.

In the half-court, both players can carve teams up with their speed, hesitation dribbles, and use of screens to invade the paint. Better still, both players perfectly complement Wembanyama but in different ways.

Fox is an aggressive offensive weapon that teams assume will shoot first and pass second, potentially giving both him and Wembanyama a big advantage in a pick-and-roll pairing. Meanwhile, Harper's superior court vision should result in Wembanyama getting the ball in the right spots where he can easily score.

Having both players, once fully healthy, could be crucial for the Spurs' playoff chances and gives the team something they haven't had since prime Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.