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Tarris Reed’s 7-minute stretch should start a new Spurs conversation about backup center

Tarris Reed Jr. made his presence felt immediately in the Spurs' win over the Mavericks, raising questions about the state of San Antonio's backup center job.

By Jahlil Williams · Air Alamo

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 3:04 PM

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Air Alamo argues Tarris Reed Jr. should be considered over Luke Kornet as San Antonio's primary backup center.
Rookie Tarris Reed Jr. posted a +9 plus/minus to spark a decisive fourth-quarter run against the Mavericks.
Luke Kornet struggled in the contest, recording a -18 plus/minus while remaining a -6.3 on the season.

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Air Alamo's Jahlil Williams argues that rookie Tarris Reed Jr. should receive more playing time as the San Antonio Spurs backup center following an energetic performance against the Dallas Mavericks. Reed posted a +9 in under three minutes to start the fourth quarter, recording three rebounds and a putback during a decisive 24-7 Spurs run.

Williams contrasts Reed's immediate impact with the struggles of backup center Luke Kornet, who finished the contest with a -18 plus/minus. Although head coach Mitch Johnson praised Kornet's screening and defense, Williams contends Kornet's offensive and rebounding limitations warrant expanding Reed's role off the bench behind Victor Wembanyama.

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