I’m a San Antonio Texas raised native and moved to Austin years ago. Both cities are growing tremendously and we are hardcore fans. We love our Spurs and other teams till the end of time. Any star willing to come here will get a lot of love.
I disagree that Victor was bad at the start of the season. Yes he made good progress month after month but from the very first game he was amazing! Even in pre-season, from his first month he shot almost 20 pts 9 reb. It was said that he was behind Chet Holmgren for the ROY because quite simply the Spurs were rubbish and that they were experimenting with everything and anything like Sochan as a playmaker. But Victor always showed from the start that he was going to be Incredible.
It wasn't him who was bad, it was the team who was horrible, and no one was looking at him to make passes! Afterwards it's normal he had to show others who he was. And now everyone is playing for him.@@gf5050
I think the catalyst was getting zach collins out of the starting lineup. It opened the floor alot for wemby, unfortunately atm the spurs and wemby accepted that he is better playing in the paint than at the perimeter. Where the pick and roll runs he had more space in the paint.
San Antonio is fine, so many players that played for the Spurs end up retiring and living there after they are done with their careers. Look up George Hill, they recently made a video about what he's up to nowadays and he purchased a ton of land and built a nice ranch just outside San Antonio and he's living life and he looks so fulfilled
Great point. LaMarcus Aldridge is from Dallas, is a legend in Austin, and ended his career in NYC. Yet I saw him at a store in San Antonio just last week.
@@stephencheney9811Man, I miss Aldridge. He might honestly be the most under appreciated Spur ever just because he came in at an odd time and did very very well given the circumstances. He deserves more praise from the NBA
Finally the people saying San Antonio is a small town. Have never been or have recently been to San Antonio. Go downtown and look at all the construction happening
@@ervo1989bro Vassell is the best passer on the Spurs (that's not Wemby) and the only one that consistently operates a moderately competent pick and roll with Wemby. You don't watch the games. He is the only player on that entire team that DOESNT suffer from tunnel vision (most of the time) like Keldon Johnson or our supposed point guard Tre Jones. And he puts up the second most numbers on the team. If Spurs trade Vassell for a new guy that's just front office malpractice. Wemby and Vassell are the only two guys on this team that you actually keep
This message is to all the NBA Talent you want to come and be part of a great organization and make a run for a championship come to San Antonio Victor Wembanyama is waiting.
7:29 I grew up in SA and moved to ATX in 2001, drove I35 countless times in the late 90's onward. It was clear that the two cities would become one giant metropolis. Haven't been back in a long time but I can only imagine what it's like now.
Somewhere in the Frost Bank Center. That poster on the wall is of Tim Duncan and Becky Hammon from an All-Star weekend. So it's probably the Frost Bank Center toilet.
FYI Spurs GM could have drafted Tyrese Haliburton(#12), but they prefered Devin Vassell (#11)... 👎 I like Devin even if he's not consistent, and probably a 3rd or 4th piece, But it is still a really bad pick from Brian Wright
@@aspleen1102 Sam Bowie is chosen before Micheal Jordan. Greg Oden before Kevin Durant! It happens in almost every draft. That's life. It's far too easy to talk about years later.
Ppl not from here really don't get it and miss the charm of the city, but it's not their fault. The main reason tourists love coming here from all over the country is because of it's rich history and the ppl. But also because San Antonio provides big city amenities with a small town feel, if you get what I'm saying. Six Flags/ Fiesta Texas, Sea World, Aquatica, not to mention the shopping downtown. And the southern hospitality from the ppl who live here is what gives it its charm.
Youngs from Texas too, he going to SA 100% whether they wait for his remaining one year to be done or they trade for him this off season with their picks/cash/pieces
I’ve been a spurs fan for my whole life (I’m 24) and I believe 2-3 more players who can be in game difference makers and in 3-5 years spurs could potentially be a playoff contender. If Pop stays as head coach for that time we definitely have a chance to get there.
Another spurs fan here! Sarr, Resacher and Topic are all good additions to spurs. But If we get raptor's pick, how about go for magic's Isaac? IMO,that's just like: Spurs gets: Issac + 2024 magic's 1st round pick Magic gets: raptor's pick + Malaki + maybe two 2st round picks. If it's a done deal, then I prefer to see spurs using the bull+magic's picks to go for Garland. Spurs gets: Garland Cavs gets: Keldon + Graham( to help with salary match) + bull & magic's picks. Of course, if we can sign & trade Cedi in this case, just do it. If we gogogo lucky, we may have the starters line like this: Wemby Isaac Sochan Vassell Garland Plus our own 2024 1st pick to backup. But just for me that sucks to miss Ryan Dunn this year.
When a player is in the league & he’s recognized as the best ever, more often than not he’s playing at the same time as his “replacement.” Wemby could be that man.maybe it’s Luka, maybe it’s someone else. Whoever he is tho, he’s in the NBA right now
Windy speaking facts! I live in San Antonio and am a realist. I can see a star coming to San Antonio. This city has grown so much in the past 10 years. No state income tax, the practice facility is NICE! The best I've seen or heard of, the city is looking to build a new arena in the downtown area, the megalopolis between Austin/San Antonio. The food is amazing and so is the fanbase.
I agree with the prediction that some great player will want to play with Victor. I disagree that it will have to be someone who is OK saying, "I'll be Scottie Pippen to Wemby's Jordan." Victor does not have to be the high scorer every game. He brings such a well-rounded package of skills to the team that he can let his teammates be their best selves and he can fill in the gaps, whether that be rebounds, blocks, steals. assists, points or whatever. Even a superstar like Luka Doncic could feel comfortable playing with Victor because there is more than enough room at the table for both of them to feast every game (as long as the contracts can be negotiated).
You’re totally wrong. Someone has to accept being number 2 next to victor. Victor dictates pretty much everything on the court, offense, playmaking, and defense. It’s impossible for him to take a step back and let a ball-dominant scorer with no defense to dictate the team😂 Spurs simply won’t allow it. The key to a winning spurs team gotta have victor as its center piece. You have to see wemby like lebron; no matter who he plays with, he’s the captain.
There are not many likely big name free agents coming up the next couple years. The biggest stars with expiring contracts are all in their mid-late 30's (LeBron James, Klay Thompson, Paul George, DeMar DeRozan, James Harden) or are guys who are already in great positions where they are (Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum, Jamal Murray, Paskal Siakam). San Antonio has a lottery pick, plus Toronto's (1-6 protected) pick and should focus on building around Wemby through the draft for now. Maybe someone like Klay or DeMar signs a short-term deal there since they're not likely getting much money from their respective teams in their next contracts, but the big name free agent may be further down the road.
I’m a Spurs fan and as much as I want them to do something splashy and somehow be contenders this next year, I know the right idea is to take it slow. Prioritize the draft, let development occur, and THEN make big moves if necessary.
Im a Kings fan, so I really hope we keep Monk, but Monk would be a great fit for a 6th man on the Spurs. Absolutely lethal and wemby makes up for every “flaw”
yeah 61 points is amazing, what's the point if they lost though. 'Demanding' the league to fine him for that reason is not a champ mentality in my opinion. As in for the "San Antonio or Texas is considered less than the so called 'bigger' city", I think it kinda reflects back depending on the player's preference/personality. Some people love Texas as in this case, San Antonio, but there is also others who prefer LA/NY/Chicago/Boston or even Toronto, you name it. I agree with Brian, San Antonio is good, but if you want something else then it doesn't matter. It comes back to "what are you looking for" or "which one is fit for the player and their families life"
Most likely they will have to build through the draft like they've always had. If lucky, they could possibly groom another rookie to becoming a star from this Summer's draft. I know this year's class doesn't seem as appealing as other draft years, but the Spurs were always pretty good at finding talent out of nowhere. One thing though, Greg Popovich is getting pretty old, who knows when he'll be done with coaching, so there might be pressure to win sooner than later, before he ever decides to retire. If trying to build through trades, I think a guy like Darius Garland would be a good fit with Wemby. Garland grew up in a small town, is already playing for a small market right now, great playmaker/PG skills, but the only problem is that he's been pretty injury prone, playing about 60 games per year only & never even reaching the 70 game mark in a season yet throughout his 5 year career.
You know that Popovic doesn't have a crazy ego at his age. He's not going to rush to win one more title for him. His goal is above all to develop as best as possible all the young people he may have in order to be able to leave a strong legacy to his successor that he himself will choose. And it might even be Becky Hammon, so pop will do her best. Plus he's already a Hall of Famer, so there's nothing left for him to prove.
@@cyrilleribeiro5030 I know he has nothing left to prove, but I'm speaking more from the Org's POV. He's getting old & he could retire any day now, & there's no telling if whoever after him will even be a good coach. The Org's best chances to win again would likely be under Pop versus someone new. As great as Pop is, Coaches that came from directly under him aren't always the best. His direct coaching tree (meaning guys who were actually Assistant coaches under Pop) consist of Budenholzer, Ime Udoka, Monty Williams, Mike Brown. Only Budenholzer has a ring, the rest are decent coaches, but no chips yet.
I think they appreciate that people here respect their privacy and they can actually live like normal people. I've seen Tim Duncan at the UPS store, Tony Parker at HEB, etc. I remember seeing Manu at BigZ Burger Joint with his kids and people were just chill. Everyone there knew who he was but nobody was mobbing him or demanding photos. Just the occasional, "What's up Manu, love you bro!"
I'm shocked that it hasn't been in the past. Says more about SA's strategy than anything else. It's a great organization, Texas doesn't have state income taxes, and they've got Pop. They shouldn't have any trouble if they try to get FAs.
The spurs aren’t chasing big stars. They know better than anyone (and teams prove it every year) that the best structure for a team is one max player who is a top 5 player and players that compliment him. No one is coming to the spurs because that’s not how the spurs build
bro the spurs haven't drafted well since kawhi spurs fans have to stop living on the tony and manu sleeper picks like it's going to happen again the secret is out on international players nba scouts are looking all over the globe for talent
I would not be mad with players trying to ring chase with Wemby cause spurs are nothing rn but everyone knows wemby is coming and soon. Might as well join it now.
Spurs games are going to be regular fixtures on national TV. People will want to see the Wemby show. This will attract top talent who will like to hitch their star to Wemby's wagon and raise their profile.
They could come out of this draft with Risacher and Topic or Sarr and Topic. I wouldn’t pass on the opportunity to have that much young potential and the only people saying this draft sucks are people who don’t follow euro prospects. Be bad next year and then start moving assets and accelerating toward being a contender. The patience to invest in youth and core development above everything will pay off.
Wilt averaged 37pts, 27 rebound and 46 minutes in his rookie season leading the league in those catagories. Wemby is exceptionally good, Wilt was better.
@@TheDonkeyFLOPPERwemby is too much of a winner he looks miserable enough losing while still making history, it’s very unlikely for him to talk another entire season
We have no state tax in Texas (great for overpaid athletes) and San Antonio is growing. Far cry from the San Antonio I was born and raised in more than five decades ago. If they could build up the inner portions of the city, which are not appealing to visitors, I believe a ton of players would come. While not New York or L.A. with the glitz and glamor, a solid town to raise a family and live the quiet life (Duncan).
We’ve never seen a player like Wemby. That being said, whatever star comes there, paired with Victor, will bring never seen b4 competition and gameplay style. It’s written on the wall. As a rookie, NBA VETS are whispering about him. Bcuz they know!!! 😮😅
depends on this year draft pick. if they hit jackpot on these yr they will have a big 3. vessel,wemby and that pick if they failed they can allstar shopping on 2025.
The only solid free agent that I could see going there this summer is Derozen or they will have to make a trade instead. Also getting some good solid vets who are mid 20’s should go.
Hilarious how bontemps had the more salient point about the spurs timeline and windhorst is like "yeah, yeah, yeah.... someone would like to play with the best young prospect in 20 years...." 😂😂😂😂😂
I don't get the talk about D. Mitchell, i don't view him as a good big men passer. He was throwing 1 alley hoop every month for Gobert when he was in Utah... Every potential spurs player must have this basic tool. Alley hoop are free 15 points per game.
Giannis should request a trade and also bring a good PG there. With those two huge dudes on the same lineup, they would be impossible to guard on defense and there would be absolutely no attacking the paint on offense for the opposing teams lol. Obviously I don't think this would happen, but it would be pretty dope if it did haha
Here is the thing when Wemby is off the court you play like the worst team in the nba, when hes on the court you literally playing a completiy differnt team. Like the team goes from the worst defense in the league to a top 3 defense. You literally just get hit the face. He is a nightmare to play against .
@@blablablaa14why do they need to want him that much? His stock has never been lower, you could probably get him for a decent price. And he's a good fit.
If the spurs want to speed the rebuild they need to call Brooklyn. They are looking for draft picks. Would love to see Bridges on the spurs. Maybe trade Keldon for him and draft picks. Claxton would be a nice addition to pair with Wemby.
Any star FA (Free Agent) that plays with Victor will play second fiddle and help HIM get a championship. Not sure how many top tier FAs have the ego for that.
Devin and sochan are probably the two players that will be around long term. Devin massive contract hasn’t even kicked in and Sochan is in second year. And they’re good players. Devin is a great second option and sochan is great swiss army guy that will never be a max player. Everyone else better not get to comfortable in San Antonio.
😂😂 Pop amd the front office don't give two shits what the average person thinks, what media thinks, etc. They're going to do their own thing the spurs way like they always have.
chris paul, isiah thomas , john wall or westbrook … ben simmons type pgs & maybe one other big man so he can fully do wat he do or/& dorozen to come bacc or one other star sg sf i swear would put the team right
San Antonio is the 2nd fastest growing city in America Austin is #9 in population San Antonio #7 the market is going to be one of the biggest markets fast
Especially with the money wemby is going to be taking in. He alone will generate revenue for the city of San Antonio in terms of ticket sales cos everyone want to catch a glimpse of the Alien 👽 Lebron did the same for Cleveland's economy
Your point may be valid, but I really don’t get why players would think SA/Austin is a small market. Sure, the television market is “small” (in part because Houston and Dallas are in the region), but the metro is massive and way bigger than many other NBA cities
San Antonio has always had trouble attracting top notch talent partly if not entirely because it is a small market. SA is far from a small town (2 million plus population) but it's not a sexy town compared to the LA's and NY's of the world. The Spurs didn't win 5 rings by signing big name free agents they drafted and drafted well. I hope Wemby is the attraction that some people are saying because SA is not a destination.
Imagine victor in the NBA in the 90s 😂😂 don’t think he would’ve even made it in the league honestly. Not as a center at least. Actually I think he still could’ve totally played power forward but he wouldn’t have a chance against 90s centers.
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I’m a San Antonio Texas raised native and moved to Austin years ago. Both cities are growing tremendously and we are hardcore fans. We love our Spurs and other teams till the end of time. Any star willing to come here will get a lot of love.
Couldn’t have said it any better 👍 👏
Austin is one of the coolest cities in the US. I came to visit in 1990 and never left.
They have to attract foreigners …
@@LilMacMcMohow?! Austin is boring to me lmao, but maybe because im from LA😂
The Austin crown/arena made my ATT crowd sound like amateur s...I was liking the Austin vibe..You could also see it on players faces
First half Pop wanted Spurs to learn how to play with Wemby. Second half Pop wanted the Spurs to play around Wemby. 😊
Spurs have a team composed of 2 decent players who can be role players, and 1 generational talent, u dont go far with that.
I disagree that Victor was bad at the start of the season.
Yes he made good progress month after month but from the very first game he was amazing! Even in pre-season, from his first month he shot almost 20 pts 9 reb. It was said that he was behind Chet Holmgren for the ROY because quite simply the Spurs were rubbish and that they were experimenting with everything and anything like Sochan as a playmaker.
But Victor always showed from the start that he was going to be Incredible.
Agreed, he was feeling his way in the league. Pops allowed him to do so. SA is the best spot for Wemby, other teams would have panicked😅
absolutly he was not bad. pop as experimenting with all kinda stuff that s all....
It wasn't him who was bad, it was the team who was horrible, and no one was looking at him to make passes! Afterwards it's normal he had to show others who he was. And now everyone is playing for him.@@gf5050
I think the catalyst was getting zach collins out of the starting lineup. It opened the floor alot for wemby, unfortunately atm the spurs and wemby accepted that he is better playing in the paint than at the perimeter. Where the pick and roll runs he had more space in the paint.
@@michaelsalomone3160 u meant FORTUNATLY i hope...
San Antonio is fine, so many players that played for the Spurs end up retiring and living there after they are done with their careers. Look up George Hill, they recently made a video about what he's up to nowadays and he purchased a ton of land and built a nice ranch just outside San Antonio and he's living life and he looks so fulfilled
George Hill, Gervin, Robinson, Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, Bowen, Elliott etc etc etc
Great point. LaMarcus Aldridge is from Dallas, is a legend in Austin, and ended his career in NYC. Yet I saw him at a store in San Antonio just last week.
@@stephencheney9811Man, I miss Aldridge. He might honestly be the most under appreciated Spur ever just because he came in at an odd time and did very very well given the circumstances. He deserves more praise from the NBA
Finally the people saying San Antonio is a small town. Have never been or have recently been to San Antonio. Go downtown and look at all the construction happening
Remember the guy is from Paris. San Antonio is a small town 😉
Still nothing compare other cities, and those bldg in downtown sa are like matchsticks.
I believe San Antonio is in the top 10 biggest cities in the US
@@RoadPilotHawk population wise not prosperity
There's construction on every side of town and big highways being built
Every PG in the league should want to play with Wemby
Except there's no real shooting guards anymore
@@MrOctober44 Devin Booker is one, Cam Thomas also
I agree Cam Thomas is a true shooting guard. I'd also say Jalen Green is a true shooting guard that I think would suck at PG@@justsomejusstsome8994
Every PG in the league isn’t on a trash team his best bets are lamelo and Trae
Dejounte Murray would be a perfect match
Wemby might already be the best defender and is slowly becoming an offense by himself... with some better playmakers this team could be AWESOME🔥
Trae young is on the way !!!
Great take by Windy on Wemby and San Antonio to Austin connection. Also the Louis Vuitton Alien is the Market. You should want to play with that guy.
Vessel ain't going nowhere...
He needa go
He has tunnel vision
Devin needs to improve his passing and decision making but he's a nice piece. He's been a low key big part of the Spurs better play of late.
They stay in place for other things to channel through like an artery
@@ervo1989bro Vassell is the best passer on the Spurs (that's not Wemby) and the only one that consistently operates a moderately competent pick and roll with Wemby. You don't watch the games. He is the only player on that entire team that DOESNT suffer from tunnel vision (most of the time) like Keldon Johnson or our supposed point guard Tre Jones. And he puts up the second most numbers on the team.
If Spurs trade Vassell for a new guy that's just front office malpractice. Wemby and Vassell are the only two guys on this team that you actually keep
Live in Austin right now, lived in SA for years. Great city, would move back with little hesitation.
How much did Spurs pay you
Go ahead. Move back then. I dare you.
Isn't it very warm there?
@@martijnprinzen7124Austin is just as hot if not hotter
Are you a young NBA millionaire with tons to spend?
Wemby has potential to be goat if he stay relatively healthy through out his career
No shizzz sherlock
He will spend his entire career in playin and hospital beds 😂
@@SK99900 what’s funny about that? Dude has only tweaked his ankle and has had no major injuries. You’re just a hater
@@Saucingalot its funny😂
@@SK99900 tell me your a tall dude with no skill without telling me 😂 goof
Victor’s most underrated ability is his court vision and passing. Free agents should be salivating at the idea of playing with Wemby.
This message is to all the NBA Talent you want to come and be part of a great organization and make a run for a championship come to San Antonio Victor Wembanyama is waiting.
9:07 yes victor was the ROTY the first half of the season
7:29 I grew up in SA and moved to ATX in 2001, drove I35 countless times in the late 90's onward. It was clear that the two cities would become one giant metropolis.
Haven't been back in a long time but I can only imagine what it's like now.
It's basically one city now, no more gaps in between
Is Windy in a public toilet?
🤣🤣
😂
Locker room or facilities, he's covering games.
Somewhere in the Frost Bank Center. That poster on the wall is of Tim Duncan and Becky Hammon from an All-Star weekend. So it's probably the Frost Bank Center toilet.
Looks like he's in a sports facility
Tyreese Haliburton would be the perfect piece for the Spurs. But the chances of him going there right now is 0.000000000%
you can add more than 0.00000%, even to infinity 🤣
He’s the Pacers’ Franchise player.
so he's not going anywhere until his contract ends.
FYI Spurs GM could have drafted Tyrese Haliburton(#12), but they prefered Devin Vassell (#11)... 👎
I like Devin even if he's not consistent, and probably a 3rd or 4th piece, But it is still a really bad pick from Brian Wright
@@aspleen1102 Sam Bowie is chosen before Micheal Jordan.
Greg Oden before Kevin Durant!
It happens in almost every draft. That's life. It's far too easy to talk about years later.
@@aspleen1102Vassell is absolutely not a bad pick
@@i1shadow361 Be serious you prefer him over a superstar?
Ppl not from here really don't get it and miss the charm of the city, but it's not their fault. The main reason tourists love coming here from all over the country is because of it's rich history and the ppl. But also because San Antonio provides big city amenities with a small town feel, if you get what I'm saying. Six Flags/ Fiesta Texas, Sea World, Aquatica, not to mention the shopping downtown. And the southern hospitality from the ppl who live here is what gives it its charm.
Youngs from Texas too, he going to SA 100% whether they wait for his remaining one year to be done or they trade for him this off season with their picks/cash/pieces
I’ve been a spurs fan for my whole life (I’m 24) and I believe 2-3 more players who can be in game difference makers and in 3-5 years spurs could potentially be a playoff contender. If Pop stays as head coach for that time we definitely have a chance to get there.
Were you a Spurs fan as an infant? JK
Another spurs fan here!
Sarr, Resacher and Topic are all good additions to spurs.
But If we get raptor's pick,
how about go for magic's Isaac?
IMO,that's just like:
Spurs gets: Issac + 2024 magic's 1st round pick
Magic gets: raptor's pick + Malaki + maybe two 2st round picks.
If it's a done deal,
then I prefer to see spurs using the bull+magic's picks to go for Garland.
Spurs gets: Garland
Cavs gets: Keldon + Graham( to help with salary match) + bull & magic's picks.
Of course,
if we can sign & trade Cedi in this case, just do it.
If we gogogo lucky,
we may have the starters line like this:
Wemby
Isaac
Sochan
Vassell
Garland
Plus our own 2024 1st pick to backup.
But just for me that sucks to miss Ryan Dunn this year.
When a player is in the league & he’s recognized as the best ever, more often than not he’s playing at the same time as his “replacement.” Wemby could be that man.maybe it’s Luka, maybe it’s someone else. Whoever he is tho, he’s in the NBA right now
No state income tax!
But property taxes are expensive, to make up for it lol
Windy speaking facts!
I live in San Antonio and am a realist. I can see a star coming to San Antonio. This city has grown so much in the past 10 years. No state income tax, the practice facility is NICE! The best I've seen or heard of, the city is looking to build a new arena in the downtown area, the megalopolis between Austin/San Antonio. The food is amazing and so is the fanbase.
Brian is absolutely right!!!
I agree with the prediction that some great player will want to play with Victor. I disagree that it will have to be someone who is OK saying, "I'll be Scottie Pippen to Wemby's Jordan." Victor does not have to be the high scorer every game. He brings such a well-rounded package of skills to the team that he can let his teammates be their best selves and he can fill in the gaps, whether that be rebounds, blocks, steals. assists, points or whatever. Even a superstar like Luka Doncic could feel comfortable playing with Victor because there is more than enough room at the table for both of them to feast every game (as long as the contracts can be negotiated).
You’re totally wrong. Someone has to accept being number 2 next to victor. Victor dictates pretty much everything on the court, offense, playmaking, and defense. It’s impossible for him to take a step back and let a ball-dominant scorer with no defense to dictate the team😂 Spurs simply won’t allow it. The key to a winning spurs team gotta have victor as its center piece.
You have to see wemby like lebron; no matter who he plays with, he’s the captain.
Windhorst is spot on.
There are not many likely big name free agents coming up the next couple years. The biggest stars with expiring contracts are all in their mid-late 30's (LeBron James, Klay Thompson, Paul George, DeMar DeRozan, James Harden) or are guys who are already in great positions where they are (Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum, Jamal Murray, Paskal Siakam). San Antonio has a lottery pick, plus Toronto's (1-6 protected) pick and should focus on building around Wemby through the draft for now. Maybe someone like Klay or DeMar signs a short-term deal there since they're not likely getting much money from their respective teams in their next contracts, but the big name free agent may be further down the road.
Luca Dončić is a free agent in 2 yrs and that will be the last piece of the rebuild and 3 yrs is less time than anyone predicted.
I’m a Spurs fan and as much as I want them to do something splashy and somehow be contenders this next year, I know the right idea is to take it slow. Prioritize the draft, let development occur, and THEN make big moves if necessary.
Im a Kings fan, so I really hope we keep Monk, but Monk would be a great fit for a 6th man on the Spurs. Absolutely lethal and wemby makes up for every “flaw”
I can see a Chris Paul type vet going SA in the office season. They need some veteran leadership.
yeah 61 points is amazing, what's the point if they lost though. 'Demanding' the league to fine him for that reason is not a champ mentality in my opinion.
As in for the "San Antonio or Texas is considered less than the so called 'bigger' city", I think it kinda reflects back depending on the player's preference/personality.
Some people love Texas as in this case, San Antonio, but there is also others who prefer LA/NY/Chicago/Boston or even Toronto, you name it. I agree with Brian, San Antonio is good, but if you want something else then it doesn't matter. It comes back to "what are you looking for" or "which one is fit for the player and their families life"
And people are saying Windy was crazy when he said that Wemby is the greatest prospect in the history of sports 😂
Wemby was the best rookie from Day 1. Yes, he's shown a ton of improvement. But his floor was still ROY.
Most likely they will have to build through the draft like they've always had. If lucky, they could possibly groom another rookie to becoming a star from this Summer's draft. I know this year's class doesn't seem as appealing as other draft years, but the Spurs were always pretty good at finding talent out of nowhere. One thing though, Greg Popovich is getting pretty old, who knows when he'll be done with coaching, so there might be pressure to win sooner than later, before he ever decides to retire. If trying to build through trades, I think a guy like Darius Garland would be a good fit with Wemby. Garland grew up in a small town, is already playing for a small market right now, great playmaker/PG skills, but the only problem is that he's been pretty injury prone, playing about 60 games per year only & never even reaching the 70 game mark in a season yet throughout his 5 year career.
I know Cleveland may seem like a small market cuz they never win, but Cleveland is one of the 4 sport cities. It's not a small market
You know that Popovic doesn't have a crazy ego at his age. He's not going to rush to win one more title for him. His goal is above all to develop as best as possible all the young people he may have in order to be able to leave a strong legacy to his successor that he himself will choose. And it might even be Becky Hammon, so pop will do her best.
Plus he's already a Hall of Famer, so there's nothing left for him to prove.
@@cyrilleribeiro5030 I know he has nothing left to prove, but I'm speaking more from the Org's POV. He's getting old & he could retire any day now, & there's no telling if whoever after him will even be a good coach. The Org's best chances to win again would likely be under Pop versus someone new. As great as Pop is, Coaches that came from directly under him aren't always the best. His direct coaching tree (meaning guys who were actually Assistant coaches under Pop) consist of Budenholzer, Ime Udoka, Monty Williams, Mike Brown. Only Budenholzer has a ring, the rest are decent coaches, but no chips yet.
Fan loyalty in San Antonio for the spurs is Hardcore….. that being said, spurs players are like rock stars in this city
I think they appreciate that people here respect their privacy and they can actually live like normal people. I've seen Tim Duncan at the UPS store, Tony Parker at HEB, etc. I remember seeing Manu at BigZ Burger Joint with his kids and people were just chill. Everyone there knew who he was but nobody was mobbing him or demanding photos. Just the occasional, "What's up Manu, love you bro!"
I'm shocked that it hasn't been in the past. Says more about SA's strategy than anything else. It's a great organization, Texas doesn't have state income taxes, and they've got Pop. They shouldn't have any trouble if they try to get FAs.
The spurs aren’t chasing big stars. They know better than anyone (and teams prove it every year) that the best structure for a team is one max player who is a top 5 player and players that compliment him. No one is coming to the spurs because that’s not how the spurs build
That's how the Spurs built 20 years ago. Considering their drafting ability has largely disappeared, they'll need to trade for someone.
Except the Spurs have been horrible at draft for several years. Ntm, they can't seem to hold onto players(Murray, Kawhi)
@@MrOctober44they traded Murray to tank for Victor, Kawhi was the only one who got away
@@ScarletDream21 its true.
bro the spurs haven't drafted well since kawhi
spurs fans have to stop living on the tony and manu sleeper picks like it's going to happen again
the secret is out on international players
nba scouts are looking all over the globe for talent
I would not be mad with players trying to ring chase with Wemby cause spurs are nothing rn but everyone knows wemby is coming and soon. Might as well join it now.
Go trade for Trae Young, draft Eddey, and bring in defensive pieces with a scorer off the bench & they a playin team contender.
Spurs games are going to be regular fixtures on national TV. People will want to see the Wemby show. This will attract top talent who will like to hitch their star to Wemby's wagon and raise their profile.
Give the young pup a true veteran PG, and Spurs will be in the Playoffs next season.
Brian is 100% hinting that Trea Young will be going to San Antonio during the off season
Yup! If not this offseason, sometime in the near future.
Tre Young is the guy to watch coming to SA
My buddies and I are going to see Wemby play, and we haven't attended an NBA game in years..
I don't think that many are expecting San Antonio to be that good next year, but 2 years, yes.
If his teammates passed to him he would be a 25-28pt game player already. Plus he’s DPOY and ROTY. He will be the goat. It won’t be close
They could come out of this draft with Risacher and Topic or Sarr and Topic. I wouldn’t pass on the opportunity to have that much young potential and the only people saying this draft sucks are people who don’t follow euro prospects. Be bad next year and then start moving assets and accelerating toward being a contender. The patience to invest in youth and core development above everything will pay off.
He’s the best rookie of all time and if he doesn’t get roy I’m just done with the nba
WHAT? 😂
Did you fall asleep in November and just wake up thinkin ppl are still talking about Chet?
No you're not.
Wilt averaged 37pts, 27 rebound and 46 minutes in his rookie season leading the league in those catagories. Wemby is exceptionally good, Wilt was better.
Wilt Chamberlain was the best rookie.
Ol boy lit off that drank
I could see a young guard like Tyrese Maxey or Cade Cunningham want to go to San Antonio to get a new contract
cade would be amazing
I don't think Maxey will be leaving Philly anytime soon, but I was thinking Cade too, or a guy like Darius Garland.
the spurs just gotta tank it out one more seaason, get cooper flagg and go chase cade in 2025
@@TheDonkeyFLOPPERwemby is too much of a winner he looks miserable enough losing while still making history, it’s very unlikely for him to talk another entire season
We have no state tax in Texas (great for overpaid athletes) and San Antonio is growing. Far cry from the San Antonio I was born and raised in more than five decades ago. If they could build up the inner portions of the city, which are not appealing to visitors, I believe a ton of players would come. While not New York or L.A. with the glitz and glamor, a solid town to raise a family and live the quiet life (Duncan).
He just gave u a hint that lbj should be a spur and they got 2 first round picks so they can get a point guard (bronny) an a back up 4
We’ve never seen a player like Wemby. That being said, whatever star comes there, paired with Victor, will bring never seen b4 competition and gameplay style. It’s written on the wall. As a rookie, NBA VETS are whispering about him. Bcuz they know!!! 😮😅
I’m not sure who the general perception is but I don’t see the spurs being a playoff team next year. That’s a giant leap
San Antonio provides:
No state income tax, amazing food, big booty latinas, the best facilities, and Wemby.
Other than Vasell this entire Spurs team is going to be blown up completely
Why is that the Knicks ball tho? They lost + Victor had a career high in points, 20 rebounds.
If he is not ROY DPOY deym i dont know why ,by far he is way ahead of rudy golbert
depends on this year draft pick. if they hit jackpot on these yr they will have a big 3. vessel,wemby and that pick if they failed they can allstar shopping on 2025.
The only solid free agent that I could see going there this summer is Derozen or they will have to make a trade instead. Also getting some good solid vets who are mid 20’s should go.
Hilarious how bontemps had the more salient point about the spurs timeline and windhorst is like "yeah, yeah, yeah.... someone would like to play with the best young prospect in 20 years...." 😂😂😂😂😂
I don't get the talk about D. Mitchell, i don't view him as a good big men passer. He was throwing 1 alley hoop every month for Gobert when he was in Utah... Every potential spurs player must have this basic tool. Alley hoop are free 15 points per game.
Giannis should request a trade and also bring a good PG there. With those two huge dudes on the same lineup, they would be impossible to guard on defense and there would be absolutely no attacking the paint on offense for the opposing teams lol. Obviously I don't think this would happen, but it would be pretty dope if it did haha
Yes wimby will attract steady 2nd tier players..need a couple of go to players though
Here is the thing when Wemby is off the court you play like the worst team in the nba, when hes on the court you literally playing a completiy differnt team. Like the team goes from the worst defense in the league to a top 3 defense. You literally just get hit the face. He is a nightmare to play against .
this is soo Trae Young, i think he is fine being the scottie pippen for wemby or tp for wemby.
I think it’s silly to think the spurs want Trae that much. He isn’t that guy
@@blablablaa14 But if he force his way to SA and be willing to embrace the changes, its hard to pass him up.
@@blablablaa14why do they need to want him that much? His stock has never been lower, you could probably get him for a decent price. And he's a good fit.
or paul george if he doesnt agree to a deal w/ the clippers
Trae doesn't have to be that guy. It's a transition period. They ain't winning in next three years
Trae n wemby would be nice
If the spurs want to speed the rebuild they need to call Brooklyn. They are looking for draft picks. Would love to see Bridges on the spurs. Maybe trade Keldon for him and draft picks. Claxton would be a nice addition to pair with Wemby.
Man if Kawhi was still there that would be crazy
Wembanyama to attract top players around him, is liken to Giannis in Milwaukee. Star athletes in small markets.
To the winner goes the spoils, and Wemby ain't as spoiled as others.
Me as a very very very very average hooper, if I played on the spurs 30mins a night I’m averaging 10+ assists just of lops
You'd get picked before making it past half court
Any star FA (Free Agent) that plays with Victor will play second fiddle and help HIM get a championship. Not sure how many top tier FAs have the ego for that.
Devin and sochan are probably the two players that will be around long term. Devin massive contract hasn’t even kicked in and Sochan is in second year. And they’re good players. Devin is a great second option and sochan is great swiss army guy that will never be a max player. Everyone else better not get to comfortable in San Antonio.
It doesn’t matter, Spurs don’t want impact players….they want to draft and develop
😂😂 Pop amd the front office don't give two shits what the average person thinks, what media thinks, etc. They're going to do their own thing the spurs way like they always have.
SHE got the ball 🏀 back my homie G
That Ball was Wemby’s ball to keep/give. Career high in points for Wemby and that Ball Boy should be fired
They should call the Nets to explore a M. Bridges trade and try to sign FA Tyus Jones.
chris paul, isiah thomas , john wall or westbrook … ben simmons type pgs & maybe one other big man so he can fully do wat he do or/& dorozen to come bacc or one other star sg sf i swear would put the team right
I think this roster could win the whole thing right now if they didn't spend the first half tanking
Ja Morant x wenbanyama would be ridiculous
trae young to spurs would be crazy. he would feed wemby all day
The whole NBA is short of star talent! 💦🏀💦🏀Adam Silver has watered down the NBA!🍦🍦🍦🍦
Can the Spurs bring in some rotational vets and take the next step like the Rockets?
San Antonio is the 2nd fastest growing city in America Austin is #9 in population San Antonio #7 the market is going to be one of the biggest markets fast
Especially with the money wemby is going to be taking in. He alone will generate revenue for the city of San Antonio in terms of ticket sales cos everyone want to catch a glimpse of the Alien 👽 Lebron did the same for Cleveland's economy
I’d love to see klay play with Wemby
I couldve made that same prediction lmaoo being dramatic 😂😂
The issue is will he stay when he can become famous in la...i feel if no one comes he gone
The no state tax helps but guys wouldbrather be in dallas houston..no one is moving to san antonio
If players didn’t want to go play in Denver with Jokic they aren’t going to want to go play with Wemby in San Antonio.
Most people wouldn't want to pull a kd
Not necessarily true.
They want the $$$$$ but who can blame them?
Yes
Next question
Maybe wemby thought he deserved to do what he wanted with the ball, getting 40pts and 20reb, plus winning the game?
Giannis drew nobody to Wisconsin. Wemby will draw nobody to San Antonio. Nobody wants to move to a small market just to play with a bigger star.
Your point may be valid, but I really don’t get why players would think SA/Austin is a small market. Sure, the television market is “small” (in part because Houston and Dallas are in the region), but the metro is massive and way bigger than many other NBA cities
Preach
Spurs are getting someone who is willing to fit the culture. Leave your ego at the door.
San Antonio has always had trouble attracting top notch talent partly if not entirely because it is a small market. SA is far from a small town (2 million plus population) but it's not a sexy town compared to the LA's and NY's of the world. The Spurs didn't win 5 rings by signing big name free agents they drafted and drafted well. I hope Wemby is the attraction that some people are saying because SA is not a destination.
Imagine victor in the NBA in the 90s 😂😂 don’t think he would’ve even made it in the league honestly. Not as a center at least. Actually I think he still could’ve totally played power forward but he wouldn’t have a chance against 90s centers.
One thousand percent.
Wendy, Scotty Pippen doesn’t want to be Scotty Pippen anymore.