Spurs' wing depth gives Carter Bryant multiple role models to help grow his game

The San Antonio Spurs' busy offseason resulted in a deeper roster. After signing Tobias Harris, this team has a plethora of wing options who can provide value on both ends of the floor. It has led to some skepticism about Carter Bryant's role, but on the bright side, the second-year forward has the benefit of learning behind multiple seasoned veterans at his position.

There's a lot to be excited about with Bryant during his sophomore campaign. He showed some great moments on both sides of the floor last season, especially with his staunch perimeter defense. But his job is a bit tougher now, as he'll be competing with several players for consistent minutes on this stacked Spurs roster.

While he jockeys for position in the rotation, Bryant should take advantage of the resources around him. Seeking guidance from players like Tobias Harris, Harrison Barnes, and Devin Vassell will do wonders for his development. It could turn him into an even more lethal weapon come postseason time.

The Spurs' veteran wings can help Bryant grow offensively

Harris was a godsend for the Spurs this summer. Not just because of what he brings to the table offensively, he's also the perfect sort of mentor for a young forward like Bryant.

Harris has been a double-digit scorer for most of his career, staying productive while playing alongside elite players such as James Harden, Joel Embiid, and Cade Cunningham. He can help Bryant continue to find his lane as a bucket-getter when he shares the court with Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper, and the other stars in the Spurs' offense.

Harris is also an amazing decision-maker who's always kept control of the basketball and limits his turnovers throughout his career. His expertise in that area could rub off on Bryant, which could pay off when his number gets called in the playoffs. 

Are you itching for Bryant to take a big leap as a 3-point shooter? Have no worries; he's got Devin Vassell and Harrison Barnes in his corner. Both of them drained 38 percent of their long-range attempts last season. They know how to space the floor and play off the gravity of others, and could relay some knowledge to the second-year forward to help him polish his scoring attack.

Bryant is already embracing the mentorship of his peers

The good thing about Bryant is that he has no problem seeking leadership. Earlier this week, he spoke about what he's learning from Devin Vassell.

"If Dev was on any other team in the NBA, he'd be a 20-25 points a night guy, like easily," Bryant said. "Like, he's so skilled and so talented, but the sacrifices that he's [taken] for us to make that next step as a team, I mean, it's been amazing. So yeah, I mean, I'm just going to keep learning from him, as long as, you know, he's willing to teach me. I'm grateful to learn from him."

This is exactly what you want to hear. It's not that Bryant is just taking a page out of his book as a scorer. He's also learning from the sacrifices Vassell has made to be such an important part of the Spurs' success. Those are the things he must embrace for this team to take another massive leap this season.

So we can sit around and discuss the Spurs' wing rotation as much as we want to. But there's a bigger picture to this. The years of experience between their veteran forwards will help mold Bryant into one of the most dangerous players on this roster and a crucial part of what could be another deep playoff run.

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