San Antonio's season is over after the NBA Finals, but how did each Spur perform? Starting things off is Bismack Biyombo.
The San Antonio Spurs had their resurgent season close out Saturday with a 4-1 loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
While the Spurs obviously had a tremendous year, with 62 regular-season wins and a Western Conference crown, how did each individual perform in this memorable campaign?
From the end of the bench to the franchise cornerstone, each Spur will be examined to see what they offered to the team and how this output can be used, changed, or added to heading into next season.
Starting things off is Bismack Biyombo. The rotation center appeared in 25 games for San Antonio this season and got the start in one of those outings.
In this stretch, Biyombo averaged just shy of six minutes per game and had even less of an impact on the box scores.
He tallied under a point per game average at 0.9 and had a rounded average of one rebound every game. Despite these low numbers, Biyombo did post a 60 percent field-goal rate on the year.
It comes as no surprise that the 15-year veteran had little to no impact on the remarkable season put together by the Spurs, at least on the court, with the presence of the already iconic Victor Wembanyama on the roster.
Obviously, it would be unfair just to slap an F-grade on Biyombo for reasons beyond his control. However, it is hard to justify much improvement even with the excuse of Wembanyama looming overhead.
For that reason, Biyombo slots in at a D. Not the worst player to set foot on the court in the NBA this season, but one that could unfortunately be wiped away from the record books completely with no noticeable changes.
Although his ability to fulfill the role in games is hampered, Biyombo still offers value to the Spurs moving forward, as his wisdom and insight can be passed along to the blossoming star in Wemby off the court.
There were moments of that relationship showcased this season, with conversations from the bench between Wembanyama and Biyombo drawing attention during games. Going beyond the in-game connection, the strong bond between the pair as individuals has been well-documented.
If San Antonio chooses to hold on to Biyombo heading into next season, it would be most beneficial to continue to take advantage of his experience throughout the league and look to try to get a little more production out of him when he is stepping in to relieve Wembanyama.
FINAL GRADE: D, 2027 OUTLOOK: Role Player/Veteran Presence
