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    When asked which of the lottery-bound organizations projected first-overall pick Victor Wembanyama would likely prefer to play for, ESPN draft expert Jonathan Givony dropped a gem on the Zach Lowe podcast. "I think if you went to Victor Wembanyama’s camp right now and you gave them truth serum and you said ‘pick your ideal landing spot from those four’ I’m sure it would be the Spurs over those other teams…"
    As some of you know, I'm french, and 2 days ago I had the chance to meet a guy who plays basketball (at a senior level) with Victor's father (he actually showed me pictures of them together for those who would doubt what I'm saying). I asked him if they had any preference about the team that would land him. He replied that what Victor said was true, he would be happy playing for any team tanking to get him. But the family knows that being coached by pop would be just perfect. So I guess we can assume he'd love to be in SA.

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    As some of you know, I'm french, and 2 days ago I had the chance to meet a guy who plays basketball (at a senior level) with Victor's father (he actually showed me pictures of them together for those who would doubt what I'm saying). I asked him if they had any preference about the team that would land him. He replied that what Victor said was true, he would be happy playing for any team tanking to get him. But the family knows that being coached by pop would be just perfect. So I guess we can assume he'd love to be in SA.
    Nice!

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    Yeah even if we get Wemb...we still going to be tanking at least two more years just hope and pray our picks pan out and stay healthy...
    The next couple of drafts, although way too early, project to be really bad. I doubt the Spurs will continue tanking past this year.

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    As some of you know, I'm french, and 2 days ago I had the chance to meet a guy who plays basketball (at a senior level) with Victor's father (he actually showed me pictures of them together for those who would doubt what I'm saying). I asked him if they had any preference about the team that would land him. He replied that what Victor said was true, he would be happy playing for any team tanking to get him. But the family knows that being coached by pop would be just perfect. So I guess we can assume he'd love to be in SA.
    Unfortunately, he doesn't have a say in the team picking him.

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    Unfortunately, he doesn't have a say in the team picking him.
    Unless your a Kobe Bryant then you get yourself a wink wink trade that benefits him and LA.

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    Unfortunately, he doesn't have a say in the team picking him.
    Sure, but at least we know he won’t want out if he comes to SA.

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    "bold strategy, cotton" is a line

    yeah, fronting a player in the post with a 7'5 guy makes a ton of sense before he gets the ball. but once he has the ball near the basket... yeah no, i dont think it would be a viable to just vacate his path to the basket with the objective of blocking him from behind
    Love the Dodge Ball reference.

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    Not sure tbh. Sochan (with one year under his belt) + Wemby (2 years as a pro and probably french league MVP + Vassel + Branham + Keldon + cap to sign vets could make for a decent team.
    Yep, I bet they go with the strategy from when they signed Robinson. Really, they would need to find a stud point guard to really contend.

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    Not sure tbh. Sochan (with one year under his belt) + Wemby (2 years as a pro and probably french league MVP + Vassel + Branham + Keldon + cap to sign vets could make for a decent team.
    You'd probably have to replace Keldon on the starting frontline to get that decent team as well as see an unbelieveable upward development of Branham from his rookie year...that's if you mean a chance for a championship. Not to mention that Sochan and Devin aren't exactly proven yet themselves. Your lineup would be a pretty daring starting five compared to some other teams. But it could be exciting and fun to watch. We'll see.

    Doesn't matter. Spurstalk true fans are going to watch and cheer them on every game---and haters are gonna and moan about how they could manage the team and coach better than anyone in power.

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    Pistons lost tonight.


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    Down the stretch its going to be terrible were going to see a lot more teams start tanking hard

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    Down the stretch its going to be terrible were going to see a lot more teams start tanking hard
    True, but I think only Charlotte's the one in range to push down past SAS and I'm not sure that's happening.

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    Down the stretch its going to be terrible were going to see a lot more teams start tanking hard
    It's already started. Det opted to pull a chris webber instead of attempting a tying or winning shot.

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    It's already started. Det opted to pull a chris webber instead of attempting a tying or winning shot.
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    Pistons just called a timeout they didn't have, big yikes. Bulls will shoot a technical free throw and then gain possession of the ball. Pistons went from taking the final shot trailing by 2, to now having to quickly foul and pray for two missed free throws. That might do it.

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    eh, just a up by Ivey.

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    with that said, he is still going to have to play defense in the nba. that is where he's going to have his issues in the NBA, imo.
    He'll be fine. His defense is a strong point for him and already one of the best in the World. He's altering so many shots, opponents have to completely redefine their offensive strategy to counter his presence.
    Defending the post up may be a weakness but there's so much more to defending than just that.

    (it is interesting to notice that his father was a triple jump champ so there's no doubt Victor was constantly reminded on how to preserve legs and articulations).
    Triple jumping is probably the hardest discipline on one's joints that exists in athletics. He would know a thing or two about preserving that.

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    Pathetic showing by the Pacers.

    2 in a row. !

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    Pathetic showing by the Pacers.

    2 in a row. !
    We have Devin Vassell to thank for that, especially since he doesn't want Victor here in the first place.

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    Players don’t give a about the draft. Vassell’s prob tired of seeing fans talk about it and it motivated him even more tbh. Same with the other guys. They just wanna win. That’s why it’s up to the coaches to throw out bad lineups and pull guys who are shooting well, etc. to ensure tanking.

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    Players don’t give a about the draft. Vassell’s prob tired of seeing fans talk about it and it motivated him even more tbh. Same with the other guys. They just wanna win. That’s why it’s up to the coaches to throw out bad lineups and pull guys who are shooting well, etc. to ensure tanking.
    100%.
    Why it's been such a pleasant suprise to see Popped doing his job in the 2nd most influencial season of his career.

    But WTF, I'm sure his assistants didn't go against his orders.
    And he only hires Yes Men.

    Now in fairness, Pacers sucked mega balls tonight. Nembhard is a certified , i remember him from Gonzaga.

    But agree 100 this is where Pop needs to step up.
    He was doing fantastic.
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    Graham took over McD's cannot miss 3ptrs role tonight.

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    That could become two costly wins. I fully expect the Spurs to win both HOU games as well, which would put us at 18 and dangerously close to Charlottes 20.

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    That could become two costly wins. I fully expect the Spurs to win both HOU games as well, which would put us at 18 and dangerously close to Charlottes 20.
    I’m sure Pop will sit Vassell on the 2nd night of the b2b. Hey the guy is already 22

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