David Jones-Garcia turned heads along with his efficiency in Summer time League and San Antonio needs a more in-depth look. The 23-year-old guard-forward will signal a two-way contract with the Spurs, in accordance with ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Jones-Garcia excelled within the G League for the Mexico Metropolis Capitanes final season however went into Summer time League play as a relative unknown. His stellar performances on each the California Basic and the Las Vegas Summer time League modified that. The Dominican scorer averaged 22 factors, 5.9 rebounds and three.4 assists on improbable capturing effectivity for the Spurs, sufficient to get the eye of Euroleague big Olympiakos. The Greek squad reportedly made him a big supply that Jones-Garcia declined, hoping to remain near the NBA. He’s getting his want, as he’ll signal a two-way deal that ought to enable him to proceed to develop with out having to go abroad, which ought to enhance his probabilities of securing a full spot sooner or later.
The Spurs have a logjam at guard, so it was truthful to query whether or not they would pursue a 6’5” participant, irrespective of how spectacular he was in exhibition video games. In the long run, it appears they valued expertise over match. Their choice was probably made simpler by Jones-Garcia’s willingness to take a two-way deal, which is able to make him reasonably priced and provides the Silver and Black the flexibleness to maintain two full roster spots open whereas including a lethal scorer who can spend time in Austin to proceed to develop, however can even get minutes with the massive staff. If he excels, or if enjoying time opens up on account of damage or trades, the Spurs can have his rights and will give him a daily contract. The signing is a no brainer from the franchise’s aspect.
Prior to now, San Antonio was identified for locating expertise others neglected, particularly at guard, with Patty Mills, Gary Neal, and Bryn Forbes seemingly popping out of nowhere to offer scoring. Jones-Garcia will hopefully be a part of that group finally. He’ll probably battle to get enjoying time instantly, as there’s lots of competitors for the guard and small ahead minutes within the Spurs’ roster, however his capturing and budding playmaking expertise might assist him discover a spot within the rotation.
The Spurs now have two common roster spots open and two two-way spots left.
