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Busted Three-peats, Triple Crowns, and the Spurs three guard lineup

At the start of October, I had high hopes for a fan’s Triple Crown for 2026-27. My main team, the Spurs, are co-favorites to win it all this season. My two local teams were also favorites – the Dodgers were…

By Lee Dresie · Pounding The Rock

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 4:21 AM

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Lee Dresie argues that the San Antonio Spurs should minimize using a three-guard lineup featuring Fox, Castle, and Harper.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson announced the team will start the three-guard lineup in their season opener against Oklahoma City.
Dresie points out that running three guards creates a significant playing-time squeeze across the Spurs' deep forward rotation.

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Lee Dresie of Pounding The Rock evaluates the San Antonio Spurs' backcourt dynamics heading into the 2026-27 season. While discussing the team's championship expectations alongside his personal fandom for the Dodgers and Rams, Dresie argues against heavily deploying a three-guard lineup featuring De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper.

Dresie contends that keeping a traditional guard rotation maximizes having two lead ball-handlers on the floor while preserving vital frontcourt minutes. However, the writer notes that head coach Mitch Johnson intends to start the three-guard lineup for the season opener against Oklahoma City.

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