Spurs won't truly know what this roster looks like until Tobias Harris plays

The San Antonio Spurs are already dominating this season, winning nine straight games, but we won't truly know what this roster looks like until Tobias Harris plays. Harris has yet to play for the Spurs this season, but when he does, he could bring about significant change to the rotation.

San Antonio is currently starting four guards and has four forwards coming off the bench. As a result, Coach Mitch Johnson may be forced to alter the starting five to maximize their roster.

That could result in either Julian Champagnie or Harris eventually starting at power forward. Doing so would help to balance both units and give the starting five more size. Harris' return would also provide the Spurs with some much-needed shooting.

Spurs won't know what this roster looks like until Tobias Harris plays

Harris may take a few games to get fully integrated into the Spurs rotation, but he'll hopefully add more shooting as well as scoring versatility. San Antonio has been so desperate for shooting that they've dusted off Harrison Barnes.

He's played well, but Harris is a better player at this point in their respective careers. If he can provide them with even more than what Barnes has given them, then that would be a win for San Antonio.

Compared to last season, when they were paper-thin at the four, they now have plenty of depth at forward. That gives Coach Johnson plenty of options to choose from.

Tobias Harris' role may have already changed for the Spurs

If San Antonio doesn't change their starting five, then Harris may actually have a smaller role than initially expected. He was initially expected to split time with Champagnie at power forward.

Of course, with Vassell now playing at least 15 minutes per game there, it will dramatically alter Harris' playing time. Vassell starting and Harris being unable to play in preseason or the team's first 11 games of the regular season hasn't done him any favors.

If his role is ultimately smaller than expected, he will have to make do with less. Fortunately, Harris has proven to be highly adaptable in his 16-year NBA career. If he is only playing around 18-20 minutes per game, then he should still provide San Antonio with some scoring punch.

Even if he isn't starting, he still figures to be a key role player for San Antonio this season. However, if he does end up starting, then it could dramatically change the Spurs' rotation, hopefully for the better.

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