Spurs roster breakdown

Express-News Spurs beat writer Jeff McDonald analyzes the team’s assets heading into the offseason:

Tim Duncan
Position: Forward
Age: 36
Contract status: Free agent
Future: A new contract with the Spurs, or a rocking chair — with the first option most likely. Duncan looked rejuvenated during the lockout-shortened season and ended with 25 points and 14 rebounds in the elimination loss to Oklahoma City. Expect him to re-sign with the only team he’s ever known, at a cap-friendly figure.

Tony Parker
Position: Point guard
Age: 30
Contract status: Three years, $37.5 million (final season partially guaranteed)
Future: Turned in best professional season, emerging as catalyst for conference finalist. Expect more of the same next season, upon return from London Olympics.

Manu Ginobili
Position: Guard
Age: 34
Contract status: One year, $14.1 million
Future: Injuries limited him to just 34 regular-season games, a blessing in disguise with Olympics coming. With 34 points in second-to-last game vs. OKC, showed continued ability to be a difference-maker.

Stephen Jackson
Position: Forward
Age: 34
Contract status: One year, $10.06 million
Future: Fit in well after March return via trade with Golden State. Set to return next season, though could have trade value as an expiring contract.

Kawhi Leonard
Position: Forward
Age: 20
Contract status: Three years, $6.59 million (team option final two seasons)
Future: Spurs’ highest-drafted rookie since Duncan did not disappoint, starting 53 games — including all 14 in the playoffs — and earning first-team All-Rookie recognition. Given full offseason in team’s development program, should only improve further.

Danny Green
Position: Guard
Age: 24
Contract status: Restricted free agent
Future: Biggest surprise of the season, going from training camp bubble to regular starting shooting guard. Should generate moderate interest in free agency. Spurs have right to match any offer he receives.

Boris Diaw
Position: Forward/center
Age: 30
Contract status: Free agent
Future: Perhaps team’s most significant in-season addition after receiving buyout from Charlotte. Would like to return, and Spurs would like him back.

Matt Bonner
Position: Forward
Age: 32
Contract status: Two years, $7.575 million (final season partially guaranteed)
Future: Shot team-high 42 percent from 3-point range, but production and playing time again dipped in postseason. Could be a trade or amnesty candidate, but position as floor-spreading big man difficult to fill.

DeJuan Blair
Position: Forward/center
Age: 23
Contract status: One year, $1.054 million (non-guaranteed)
Future: For second straight year, started most of the season before heading to the end of the bench for playoffs. Contract is payroll-friendly, but could benefit from change of scenery.

Gary Neal
Position: Guard
Age: 27
Contract status: One year, $854,389 (non-guaranteed)
Future: Produced sophomore season almost statistically identical to All-Rookie campaign, despite being miscast as backup point for much of it. Though contract is not guaranteed, a lock to return next season.

Tiago Splitter
Position: Center
Age: 27
Contract status: One year, $3.944 million
Future: Posted solid, if unspectacular, season as Duncan’s primary backup. With no lockout on horizon, will benefit from first full summer spent with team’s player development staff.

James Anderson
Position: Guard
Age: 23
Contract status: Free agent
Future: Writing was on the wall when team declined to pick up third-year option. Former first-round pick could still return via free agency, but that seems unlikely.

Patty Mills
Position: Point guard
Age: 23
Contract status: One year, $885,120 (player option)
Future: Late-season arrival became fan favorite when he totaled 61 points in final two regular-season games. Will be intriguing piece of the roster next season, assuming he doesn’t opt to test free agency.

Cory Joseph
Position: Point guard
Age: 20
Contract status: Three years, $4.2 million (team option final two seasons)
Future: Still a work in progress who could benefit from an offseason of development, as well as a full season in the Development League.

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