Wild Spurs stat proves point guard trio is the perfect offensive weapon

Now that San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is back in the starting lineup, they are now officially at full strength. That gives fans something to look forward to in the new year, considering the team has yet to play a game with every player available and Wembanyama starting.

Given just how good they were with him coming off the bench, they should be that much better with him starting. That will pair him with De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle once again, but things have changed since he last started.

San Antonio has relied increasingly on their vaunted point guard trio of Fox, Castle, and Dylan Harper, with Wembanyama still working his way back to full health. Fox and Castle in particular have been especially effective playing alongside one another, with Fox shooting a career-high 39.4% from three on 6.1 attempts per game.

That sharp shooting has allowed him to play more seamlessly off-ball while still being a scoring threat. Speaking of shooting, while Harper and Castle have struggled at times shooting from outside, their shooting splits tell an interesting story.

Wild Spurs stat proves point guard trio is in perfect balance

Harper is hitting 38.9% from deep at home and just 17.6% away. Meanwhile, Castle is shooting 34.0% outside of San Antonio and 22.2% at home. Lastly, Fox is shooting well at home and on the road, nailing 38.9% of his threes at home and 39.7% on the road.

All three players can get into the paint at will, but shooting is a swing skill for each guard. Fortunately, while Harper struggles shooting on the road, Fox and Castle both shoot well outside of San Antonio, while Harper and Fox both shoot well at home.

That is surprisingly balanced and shows why the Spurs have played well at both home and on the road.

The Spurs' point-guard trio are already thriving

Castle has thrived playing alongside Fox while being the primary ball handler. In the 13 games, the deal has started together. Castle is averaging an impressive 18.5 points and 7.2 assists while limiting turnovers to just 3 per game.

Compare that to the eight games that Castle started without Fox, in which he averaged 18.8 points, 6.6 assists, and 5.0 turnovers per game. He has even shot the ball much better playing alongside Fox, drilling 33.3% of his 4.7 3-point attempts per game and even shooting nearly 78% from the free throw line.

Call it the Fox Effect, with Castle elevating his game when playing alongside the veteran. Not to be outdone, Harper has steadily improved as the season has worn on.

In fact, when paired with Wembanyama, they have the highest net rating with a plus 40.4. Compared to him playing with either Fox or Castle, Wembanyama especially thrives alongside Harper, with him arguably being the best playmaker of the group.

All told, the Spurs' much-hyped point guard trio each gives them a different look, but they all seamlessly fit together next to Wembanyama. That bodes well for the Spurs' title hopes with their four best players all already gelling well together.