The Spurs' summer of adding bigs could lead to a boosted three-point attack

The San Antonio Spurs improved their roster this past summer, adding several players to help on the margins. One of their most notable areas of growth was their interior depth, and this could help them dominate the offensive boards. As a result, they'll become an even more dangerous three-point shooting team.

Last season, the Spurs ranked 14th in offensive rebounding, which isn't horrible, but it's definitely something to work on. They fell victim to OG Anunoby's dramatic putback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, so this is a group that knows just how pivotal those plays can be.

Now, they have enough options to dominate that area of the game. Tarris Reed Jr., Jayden Quaintance (when healthy), Luke Kornet, and even Tobias Harris can help Victor Wembanyama control the offensive glass this season. This will create even more scoring opportunities, including wide-open or loosely contested three-point shots.

Offensive rebounding leads to open three-point shots

Snagging offensive boards doesn't just lead to easy finishes in the paint; it also opens the door for efficient three-point looks. As defenders scramble to crash the glass or run out in transition, shooters are often forgotten, allowing rebounders to kick the ball out for perimeter shots.

I mean, how many times have we seen this play out? There's nothing more disappointing than watching a team play great defense and force a miss, only to give up the offensive rebound and get punished from downtown. It's one of the biggest momentum killers in pivotal regular-season and playoff games.

During the 2025-26 campaign, they were 14th in three-point attempts, 16th in makes, and 15th in percentage. Their numbers in those categories could skyrocket with an improved rebounding attack.

The Spurs have the talent to capitalize on those offensive rebounds

Just getting open threes is one part of the equation. The next, and most important, is making those shots. Luckily, the Spurs have a handful of players who can convert on their long-distance attempts.

Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, and Harrison Barnes are the first that come to mind. They were good from range last season, each draining at least 38% of their threes. Others like Carter Bryant, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle are set to make big leaps as shooters after showing promise during the post-All-Star break stretch and in the playoffs.

Growth in one area of the game can lead to growth in another, and the Spurs are about to find that out. Getting better on the interior will make them better on the perimeter, and it'll lead to an even more dominant scoring attack this season.

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