Open Thread: The Spurs and the 2-1-1 Theory

I found this interesting.

In a nutshell, the 2-1-1 theory is a playoff philosophy that suggests the winning team requires specific contribution distribution: the best player (superstar) wins you 2 games, the second-best player wins you 1 games, and a role player wins 1, taking the team to the 4 necessary wins to take the series. It underscores the need for star power paired with critical role performances.

Justin Tinsley hypothesizes that Victor Wembanyama won the Spurs two of the games (Games 1 and 4), Stephon Castle won one (Game 3), and Julian Champagnie shined in the close out at home (Game 5).

Champagnie has been on fire from beyond the arc during the first round of the playoffs.

I can also see how with Fox’s 13-point 4th quarter and 21 total points in Game 5, one consider it his game over Champagnie’s. As Julian said, “It’s [De’Aaron’s] world, we’re kind of living in it.”

Honestly, with so many weapons in their arsenal, the Spurs could have multiple version of the 2-1-1.

The question with swapping Fox for Champagnie is whether Fox is the second best player on the Spurs, or is Castle?

I guess it depends on the night.

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