Spurs have two on the NBA "perfect roster" for 2013-14

[Rummpd]

Floor Spacer: Danny Green

The San Antonio Spurs have as close to a perfect roster as exists in the NBA, which is why so many rebuilding teams seek to emulate Gregg Popovich's model. Players like Green are a big reason for that. Green not only is an elite catch-and-shoot deep threat who is shooting 42 percent from downtown, he's an excellent wing defender. Green's plus-2.67 defensive RPM is one of the five best in the league among perimeter players getting at least 15 minutes per game.


Bench Spark: Patty Mills.

Mills has emerged as one of the most explosive bench scorers in the league. He's tied with Manu Ginobili for second on San Antonio by averaging 21.7 points per 40 minutes. He gets that offense within the framework of the system, with an offensive RPM of plus-2.63, and also has positive indicators on the defensive end. As a player who can make plays for himself with the ball in his hands, Mills offers a nice counterpoint to Beverley. And he's cheap, which makes my capologist happy.


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[Prime Time]

b-b-b-but Green/Mills can't (inset flaw here) ____, they would obviously be in the D-League without the Spurs

[Cry Havoc]

Diaw is probably the best backup big in the league outside of Taj Gibson. He definitely deserves a nod in the reserve column. Manu does too.

You could make a convincing argument that the spurs have 3 of the best 10 bench players in the league. If not, 3 of the best 5.

[Leetonidas]

Diaw would be a starter on most teams in the NBA, he is the most valuable bench player we have imo

[Drom John]

For single seasons; played in the NBA/BAA; in the regular season; in 2013-14; requiring Games Started <= 42; sorted by descending Win Shares.
1 Markieff Morris
2 D.J. Augustin
3T Chris Anderson
3T Taj Gibson
5 Marco Belinelli
6 Darren Collison
7 Manu Ginobili
8 Patrick Mills
9 Jamal Crawford (Anderson Verajao removed for >50% GS)
10 Boris Diaw.

So y'all could make a convincing argument that the Spurs have 4 of the best 10 bench players in the league.