Grades: Spurs at Raptors - Feb. 8, 2023

[timvp]

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Already feels like this game was like a week ago

[John B]

Now that the roster is set, it should help with the development playing more consistent minutes. It’s tremendous feat to expect them to win without practically 1/3 of the starters, plus JRich, so on with the tank. But to see them play regular minutes should be fun. I’m looking forward to watch Collins take a big leap into the starting line-up. I’m sure they see something special in him to let Poeltl go. Branham is gaining confidence as a ballhandler and somewhat of a goto scorer at times. Blake, just keep sending him out there to learn the ropes. I also want to see Langford getting opportunities to earn his next contract. Romeo has flashes of an athletic defensive player, but he needs to string good games together, and he should have plenty of time to do that from hereon, likewise Roby. I really thought, somewhat hoping, KBD would be moved, to make room for Roby and even Barlow. I could care less if they play Graham. I rather he doesn’t take minutes away from Branham and Blake. All in all, there was nothing new that ST didn’t already know. Poeltl and JRich were getting moved, just for how much was a little underwhelming, compared with how FO got hauls from DJ, Derrick and even Thad combined. Nothing flashy, it’s what Spurs fans have learned to expect despite hoping for something big, with the promise of a huge cap space and assets to move, but we learn to accept from the FO. But goodluck to our guys, and Brick for Vic!

[rjv]

i watched wesley closely at the last spurs game i went to (philly) and i paid particular attention to his body language. whereas players like lonnie and KA would have sulked, blake never did that. there was even one moment where he blew a defensive assignment and walked over to Pop during some free throw attempts just to get some more direction. he really looks like a player that wants to learn as much as he can. he is also a blur in person. and yeah, he's very raw. but i think he's mentally tough.

[Atl Spur]

i watched wesley closely at the last spurs game i went to (philly) and i paid particular attention to his body language. whereas players like lonnie and KA would have sulked, blake never did that. there was even one moment where he blew a defensive assignment and walked over to Pop during some free throw attempts just to get some more direction. he really looks like a player that wants to learn as much as he can. he is also a blur in person. and yeah, he's very raw. but i think he's mentally tough.

He really needs to focus on tightening up that handle and decision making. He’s a decent prospect for now.