With Tony Parker and both primary backups out, Manu Ginobili has been the Spurs' starting point guard in each of their two preseason games.

Though he's been solid and sometimes spectacular, Ginobili admits he won't be taking Parker's job anytime soon.

"I'm not going to get used to it in two or three games after playing my whole career at shooting guard," Ginobili said. "There is a lot more to worry about as a point guard."

If there has been a silver lining to the rash of point-guard maladies, Spurs' coach Gregg Popovich says it has given Ginobili a chance to add another layer to his game.

Ginobili has been the Spurs' most consistent player so far in the preseason, averaging 14.5 points and 5.5 assists while logging most of his 25 minutes a night at the point.

"I think he kind of likes it (playing point)," Popovich said after the team's workout Monday. "He's in charge of what's going on out on the floor. He has a good head for the game, and this kind of practice is good for him."