The Spurs are conserving round a well-known face. David Jones Garcia has re-signed with the franchise on a brand new two-way deal, the staff introduced.
Jones Garcia earned a spot on the roster on a two-way contract final offseason because of his incredible displaying within the California Traditional and Summer time League. The Dominican scorer had already proved his abilities within the G League earlier than signing with San Antonio however regarded able to take his recreation to the subsequent degree, displaying depth on protection and the power to create for others in a pinch on a terrific run each in San Francisco and Las Vegas.
In his one yr with the Spurs, he solely suited up for 11 video games with the massive staff however averaged 26 factors, seven rebounds and three assists within the G League with the Austin affiliate between the tip-off event and the common season. Sadly, his season was reduce quick by a serious ankle damage that required surgical procedure. Now the 24-year-old guard could have one other alternative to attempt to make it to the NBA.
The Spurs have loads of guard depth on their roster, so it received’t be simple for DJG to get minutes with the massive membership, however having somebody who can create in addition to he does is incredible damage insurance coverage. The 6’4” scorer may also play on the wing in a pinch because of his rebounding capability. He’ll doubtless spend most of his time in Austin, the place the entrance workplace will certainly monitor his development.
The Spurs had all three two-way spots crammed, as final yr’s holdover Emanuel Miller was joined within the platoon by 2026 second-round draft picks Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Maliq Brown. There have been no official experiences as to who has been waived to make room for Jones Garcia, however Miller appears the probably candidate. San Antonio nonetheless has an open spot for the standard deal.
