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I agree with the outside chance that Sochan has significantly improved his 3 point shot over the off season.
What does everyone think the starting lineup will be? I know there will be all kinds of different combos throughout the season to start and as backups.
PG: De'Aaron Fox.
Primary playmaker and dynamic scorer. He's got extremely elite speed and elite downhill ability, able to put pressure on defenses both in transition and in the half-court. Strong pick-and-roll score with, what will likely be, great synergy with Wemby. Brings great leadership as well.
SG: Stephon Castle
Can play the combo guard position well. Has great size for a guard, good vision, and natural instincts for when to pass and when to attack. His jumper is developing, but has hit clutch shots last season. He's a premier on-ball defender, able to guard 1-3 with physicality and some lateral quickness. He will take tough perimeter matchups on a nightly basis, allowing Fox and Vassell to conserve their energy. Brings intangibles like maturity and high IQ to the table.
SF: Devin Vassell
Can be a great off-ball scorer, able to hit catch-and-shoot threes and mid-range pull-ups. Has shown the ability to save plays when they breakdown, with an improved ability to create for himself. He's an intelligent cutter, who will work well with Wemby and Fox. Good two-player as well, who brings leadership to the table as well.
PF: Harrison Barnes
Knock down shooter with perfect leadership. He doesn't need touches to perform well and he keeps moving without clogging lanes. His floor-spacing is crucial over Sochan's better defense, but lackluster shooting. Smart post-up or mismatch scorer with savvy moves. He's steady and playoff-tested.
C: Victor Wembanyama
The system. The alien. The monk. With Fox, he finally has a true PG who can put pressure on defenses and easily feed him. Castle gives him a good permitter defender, while also staying out of Wemby's way offensively.
Last edited by TimmyBuckets; 06-28-2025 at 09:12 PM.
I agree with the outside chance that Sochan has significantly improved his 3 point shot over the off season.
Based on the roster today, I agree that would be the opening night starting lineup.
Free Agency starts in about 42 hours though... so let's see how that pans out.
I really hope that isn’t our starting line up going forward. I would be very underwhelmed. With our current roster (and I expect there to be changes) I would have Fox, Vassell, Champ, Sochan, and Wemby. I’d pair Castle and Harper together with Barnes and Bryant on the bench and I guess Bismo.
Talking about starting 5 where Ginobili ended up a hall of famer coming off the bench.
Four teams: starting 5, transition unit, second unit, and money time unit.
Starting 5: must be balanced, allow Victor to propose typical actions to which the opposing team will have to adapt, in the event of adaptation, he can rely on reliable secondary scorers and finishers (in the paint or at three points). A team capable above all of defending and countering the opponent's main offensive weapons.
Fox, Castle, Carter Bryant, Barnes or FA, Victor.
Transition unit: first rotations team.
Harper, Castle, Vassell, Sochan, Victor
Second unit: energy, speed.
Harper, Champagnie, Vassell, Sochan, Mamu or FA.
Money time unit:
Fox, Castle, Vassell, Barnes, Wembanyama.
Way too early for this. FA hasn't even started. Offseason workouts with teammates haven't started. Coaching staff has only just been put together. Way too early for this.
If that is the starting lineup, this team will struggle to make the playoffs. Unless the bench goes off and makes up for the starters, the other team will likely have a lead going into games.
Harrison's rebounding and defense suck (he needs to be much better if he's going to start). Devin's defense and inconsistent scoring suck (if Devin improves both of these areas it will help tremendously). I really hope Steph improves his shooting as that would make a huge difference, but also, I'd like to see him play much more consistent defense this season.
I really don't know about Harrison starting anymore as last season we didn't have anyone else. I hope that is not the case again this season. If the Spurs don't get anyone else to replace him in the starting 5, I wouldn't be opposed to starting Carter Bryant instead at PF. Either way, that wouldn't be good for a team that's looking to make the playoffs.
Last edited by Ice009; 06-29-2025 at 02:47 AM.
Assuming no one is added other than a legit backup C, I'd like to see:
Fox
Castle
Champ
Barnes
Wemby
but I think we'll see:
Fox
Castle
Vassell
Sochan
Wemby
Fox, Castle, and Wemby for sure.
I'd like to see Bryant start since all he'll need to do is play good defense and shoot open threes (he's one of the few on the roster that can do both).
The unknown spot is PF. If Sochan shows up this season with an improved 3pt shot, and they stick to small ball, he should start. If not, Barnes (if he's still on the team). Or maybe they'll get someone else.
Fox Vassell Castle Bryant Wemby
Harper Champagnie KJ Barnes Sochan
Like it or not this is our best lineup with a second unit with no real big man but all players more than capable to defend and rebound... Sochan as of now is actually our other big man.. M
they could actually try to start Harper at the 2 as a catch and shoot guy. Still way too early, we still have to see how the roster looks when training camp starts.
I see Harper like s new era Manu but stronger and do able tò play 35 or more minutes...coming from the bench imho he could be able tò play and model the second unit as he prefer and the finish the game with the starting unit...best way tò maximizehis valute and skills at least in the short term...
Fox Champ Vassell Sochan Wemby
In the press conference, Dylan says he’s being told by Mitch just to be himself. I think they’re going to let him loose and let him play his game.
Wow ...Mitch can actually play 10 men deep tbh.
Stacked!
Tbh I interpret that as Mitch telling Dylan to go all out and his game in practice to fight for the starting spot and minutes. Dylan should not be scared of stepping on veterans' toes and limit his playing style. That is my interpretation of what Mitch is actually conveying to Dylan.
Yeah and if he’s doing all that and successfully showing everyone he deserves a starting spot and/ or minutes, then I think they’re going tell him to continue playing that way when the real games begin and not suddenly tell him to only play a catch and shoot role as Drunkford was saying.
that's code for "i don't know wtf am i doing"
I doubt they start Bryant, but who knows what can happen late-mid to late in the season. I'm sure he'll get solid minutes though in different lineups, just not a starter rookie year.
Do you ever post anything positive anymore? Is this a shtick, a lame troll attempt? Have you grown into an "old man yells at cloud"? What are you doing son?
Nah the only five that are part of the true young core on Wemby timeline:
Harper/castle/bryant/sochan/wemby
Everyone else is just the help
They won't start Fox? lol They start Bryant as a rookie?
well they will probably need to trade fox. We can wait a season tho to see how Harper looks
fox is basically an upgraded version of the cp3 role at this point
if Bryant shows out in summer league like I think he will then definitely
ehat I’m saying basically tho is that lineup is the future whether starting now or in two years
We need to pump the brakes with the wild rookie expectations. Especially for the 1 and done rookies.
Expecting them to be a positive contributors right off the start is just setting your self up for disappointment due to unrealistic expectations.
There will be an adjustment period and there will be growing pains. Don't expect either Harper or Carter to come out of the gates being a day 1 positive contributor. Definitely don't expect either one to be in the starting lineup on opening night.
Disagree Fox is an upgraded CP3 poisiion. He's not an out-of-prime PG. He's a prime contributor and perfect running mate right now with Wemby. Neither Castle nor Harper are ready to perform like him. Not even close. I do agree that our future guards (Castle and Harper) will eventually be in the starting lineup, but it's way too early for Harper and Bryant to start.well they will probably need to trade fox. We can wait a season tho to see how Harper looks
fox is basically an upgraded version of the cp3 role at this point
if Bryant shows out in summer league like I think he will then definitely
ehat I’m saying basically tho is that lineup is the future whether starting now or in two years
Exactly. No way either player starts, unless others are resting.
I already have the papers for Carter's max extension drawn up... wtf are you talking about?
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