The Spurs' terrifying new identity seemingly evolved overnight

How long does it take for a trait to become an identity? San Antonio would like to know because, over the past 50 or so days, the Spurs have been one of the NBA's best three-point shooting teams. While there's no concrete timeline for a trend to become reality, I'd like to think the Silver and Black have reached the requisite time.

Since February 1st, the Spurs have been the third-best three-point shooting team in the league. Drilling 38.0% of their outside looks over the past 25 games (more than a quarter of the season), San Antonio has silenced the doubters and proved that they can knock it down with the best of them.

I'd like to believe that this sample size is enough to put to bed any ideas that this squad can't make it happen from outside.

The Spurs' shooting has to be taken seriously

This is more than a hot streak. Even the most ferocious streaks don't last this long. Something has to give. At some point, we have to accept that this is who the Spurs are until proven otherwise.

As we head into the postseason, I will view the Spurs as an excellent three-point shooting team and expect nothing less. The space beyond the arc is no longer a weakness but a strength, and opposing teams will have to adapt. So long as the days of teams catering to the interior, they must respect the Silver and Black's outside shots.

It's unclear whether opposing teams in the playoffs will give San Antonio the respect they deserve from beyond the arc. If they don't, the Spurs can quickly show who they are and take over a game from the three-point line.

The Spurs can build a dynasty from the three-point line

Without shooting nearly 40% from outside, the Spurs were a great, but not elite, team. They were respected but not feared. But, boy, has that changed.

The Spurs' absurd record over the past two months is partially a product of their blazing shooting. It's no coincidence that their recent success in the win column has coincided with electric three-point shooting. When the Spurs hit their shots, they win games; it's not rocket science.

Success in the modern NBA often comes from the three-point line. Everyone is looking for elite outside shooters, and they will build their team around them. Luckily for the Spurs, they have several.

Further, players like Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper are only going to get better. It would take some drastic slides for this machine to slow down.

So, if this advancement from three is legit, then the NBA is downright screwed. As long as this current iteration of the Spurs stays together and avoids serious injury, there's nothing the league can do to stop them.