Spurs Media Day 10.2.23

[John B]

“If Manu Ginobili could come off the bench, anybody can, and I don’t want to hear it,” per Pop. Keldon is coming off the bench

While Sochan was kinda giddy when asked about his position in the team, and just to wait for opening day. I still think Tre starts at PG, while Sochan could play PG to close the game with also Keldon inside. Let’s see.

[heyheymymy]

good thoughts, spurraider21

thanks

[exstatic]

sochan never looked cut as a rookie, probably was carrying more weight than he needed to. he probably should add more muscle mass, but imo he probably just trimmed some fat

bassey and champagnie growing 2 inches at age 22 seems pretty odd

DRob grew 7 inches at 20. You can't really rule out growth completely until 25.

[spurraider21]

DRob grew 7 inches at 20. You can't really rule out growth completely until 25.

true. its odd, but not unprecedented. didnt think champagnie looked notably taller in summer league.

[exstatic]

true. its odd, but not unprecedented. didnt think champagnie looked notably taller in summer league.

What's really odd is that he and his twin brother Justin are listed as 2" different in height. They look identical, but maybe they're fraternal?

[Leetonidas]

I think the logical explanation is that Julian is not 6'9"

[Biggems]

If you could choose one player in the league to form a starting 5 with those four going forward, who would you choose?

Joker....because of his skill set, team first at ude, great passing, and can score inside or out.

[ace3g]

[spurraider21]

common theme is everybody is talking about defense

keldon seemed less upbeat than i'd expect. he's usually like a labrador retriever. big smile, big energy. i know pop said he hasnt had those conversations yet, but keldon looks like he's been given the impression he might be the odd man out in the starting 5, or at least that its not a foregone conclusion that he's a starter, and he's not thrilled about it.

could be overthinking it, but he just seemed kinda down compared to usual

[John B]

common theme is everybody is talking about defense

keldon seemed less upbeat than i'd expect. he's usually like a labrador retriever. big smile, big energy. i know pop said he hasnt had those conversations yet, but keldon looks like he's been given the impression he might be the odd man out in the starting 5, or at least that its not a foregone conclusion that he's a starter, and he's not thrilled about it.

could be overthinking it, but he just seemed kinda down compared to usual

Pop said in his interview, “if Manu Ginobili could come off the bench, anyone can. I don’t want to hear it.” Yup, Keldon is that guy. Although I think he will close games as a SF and Sochan at PG. Tre talked about guys bringing down the ball from 1-4 or even 5. Sochan was giddy when asked about his position. While also Pop said “the sky is the limit” for Sochan. I think we’ll see a lot of Sochan playing Point Forward to make a dynamic team, rim run and push the tempo. “He’s tall and can see a lot of people,” as Pop said. I think Pop has grown affection to Sochan as a unique player and would use him to Sours advantage.

Pop mentioned Keldon as a “bull in a china shop” but now able to see game more, pick time to score. But he wants him to emphasize on playing D. I think he can triump in the 6th man role, definitely could score against 2nd teams and shows leadership as focal point playing Manu role. I think Manu would help talk to him as encouragement and how to exploit the situation to his advantage, while bringing W to the team. A lot of things to watch for.

[Rocalcio]

common theme is everybody is talking about defense

keldon seemed less upbeat than i'd expect. he's usually like a labrador retriever. big smile, big energy. i know pop said he hasnt had those conversations yet, but keldon looks like he's been given the impression he might be the odd man out in the starting 5, or at least that its not a foregone conclusion that he's a starter, and he's not thrilled about it.

could be overthinking it, but he just seemed kinda down compared to usual

Being grumpy won’t help his case. He needs to accept what Pop wants him to do.

[exstatic]

common theme is everybody is talking about defense

keldon seemed less upbeat than i'd expect. he's usually like a labrador retriever. big smile, big energy. i know pop said he hasnt had those conversations yet, but keldon looks like he's been given the impression he might be the odd man out in the starting 5, or at least that its not a foregone conclusion that he's a starter, and he's not thrilled about it.

could be overthinking it, but he just seemed kinda down compared to usual

The hardest part for me to watch last year was Keldon. He hardly smiled at all. This isn’t anything new.

[CGD]

Tre Jones will be a coach one day.

[exstatic]

Tre Jones will be a coach one day.

PGs usually make good ones, especially non-stars.

[John B]

PGs usually make good ones, especially non-stars.

And great ones always suck Magic, Nash, Isiah

[spurraider21]

And great ones always suck Magic, Nash, Isiah

Kidd

[Rocalcio]

And great ones always suck Magic, Nash, Isiah

Nash wasn’t deciding anything with KD and Kyrie on the team, give him non diva players and I’m sure he can be a good coach.

[Thomas82]

Anybody have more pictures from yesterday?

[spurraider21]

wow, i think zollins is taller than wemby

[John B]

Nash wasn’t deciding anything with KD and Kyrie on the team, give him non diva players and I’m sure he can be a good coach.

I like Nash but being a coach also means massaging the ego’s of the divas. I know Nash was a rookie coach but he’s hofer as a player so he dies have credibility

[ace3g]

Hard to tell but I've noticed some small clips where it looks like Wemby has lowered his guide hand on the ball, something I've been hoping for (something Antetokounmpo should do as well).

[ace3g]

[ace3g]

[ace3g]

[John B]

I expect the French Mafia will be visiting too, TP, Bobo

If Gobert doesn’t ring soon, does he start knocking and ring-chase with Wemby?