The Spurs' wealth of shot creators will eliminate offensive cold spells

The San Antonio Spurs have one of the strongest rosters in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season, featuring a wealth of players capable of creating their own offense. That'll help them avoid scoring droughts, which were a glaring issue throughout the playoffs.

It's one thing to get off to a red-hot start in a game by jumping out to an early lead, but holding that momentum is the most important part. The Spurs learned that lesson throughout the NBA Finals. There were countless times when they had the upper hand through the first few quarters, but let the lead slip away.

A lot of that was due to offensive stagnation. The New York Knicks found ways to stall their scoring attack, opening the door for dramatic comebacks. But that shouldn't be an issue for the Spurs this season. They have plenty of players who can keep things flowing and stave off those droughts from creeping up in big games.

Tobias Harris was exactly what the Spurs needed

The Spurs should be excited for the leaps that Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper are about to make offensively. Each of them should be even more polished as shot creators and one-on-one scorers, whether they're creating looks at the rim or from midrange or beyond the arc.

But Tobias Harris raises this team's ceiling even more. He's been a double-digit scorer for the vast majority of his career and has years of playoff experience under his belt. If opposing defenses find success slowing down at least a few members of the Spurs' Big Three, Harris can keep the offense alive with his ability to create his own shots.

He's a safety blanket for this squad. While he won't put up All-Star-caliber numbers on this roster, his job is to provide support behind the Spurs' stars to prevent those scoring droughts if they lose their rhythm during games.

The Spurs don't have to rely on just one player

The beauty of this Spurs roster is that they don't have to put too much on one player's shoulders. While Wembanyama is dominant and will likely be in the MVP race again next season, this team can find offense if he isn't available or can't get things going.

It's easier for defenses to contain groups that rely so much on just one or two guys. That's not the case for the Spurs. Next season, they have enough options to keep things moving if opponents' defensive adjustments slow down Wemby or one of their other stars.

We all know how great this team can be on the scoring end of the floor. They ranked top five in offensive rating for a reason, but they can't rest on their laurels. Right now, it's about building off last season's success, and one way they can do that in the 2026-27 campaign is by avoiding those cold spells.

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