Julian Champagnie’s new role hasn’t lessened his impact on Spurs’ offense

Writer Ty Small highlights that Julian Champagnie remains highly impactful for the San Antonio Spurs' offense despite moving to a sixth-man role. Through the team's first three games, Champagnie has averaged 8.7 points while shooting 7-for-18 from three-point range. His perimeter accuracy has provided essential offensive stability for a Spurs squad that has struggled collectively from long range to open the season.

Small notes that Champagnie's value extends beyond his scoring, as his floor spacing draws defenders and creates driving lanes for teammates such as Castle, Harper, and Keldon Johnson. Notably, Champagnie hit two critical fourth-quarter three-pointers on Saturday to help the Spurs secure a victory against the Dallas Mavericks.