(The Bleacher Report) – The San Antonio Spurs have been ripping through every opponent recently, establishing themselves as one of the hottest teams entering the NBA playoffs.
Kawhi Leonard’s emergence and Tony Parker’s resurgence have the defending champions executing at an elite level, winning 19 of their last 22 outings.
However, the 2014-15 edition of the team has a few X-factors who have stepped up to mitigate the struggles of Manu Ginobili and Boris Diaw in particular.
And once the postseason begins, the Spurs will be able to showcase three players who occupy non-glamorous, advantageous roles on a potential title-winning squad.