Some say it started with Kawhi and Uncle Dennis. Some say it started with LMA's initial trade request. But let's be honest, the cracks in the Spurs foundation began the minute the one and only Tim DunGAWD announced his retirement. People always said Duncan was a product of the Spurs system. fukk that. If nobody realized it then, they see it now: DunGAWD was the damn system.
Since his retirement, Kawhi dipped and the Spurs jumped on the treadmill. Instead of turning the keys over to the youngins, they handed the reins to DeMar DeRozan while Dejounte Murray bided his time. DeRozan turned DeFrozen a few too many times and was dealt, and Murray finally had his time to shine. While the stats looked good, the wins didn't follow. Losing breeds contempt, and while all sides are (for the most part) saying the right things, this summer led to the divorce of Murray from the Spurs. Combined with the mid-season trade of Derrick White, the Spurs finally turned toward a full rebuild this summer. After some jabs from Spurs fans over his pre-trade love affair with Trae Young, Murray decided to throw a shot at his former squad.
So who's the alpha now in San Antonio? By default, it appears to be Keldon Johnson. BIG BODY just inked a new 4 year deal that will keep him in San Antonio as he enters his prime. What will his prime be? Perhaps we'll finally get a glimpse this year if he can slide into a more natural SF position.
Then there's Josh Primo, last year's surprise lotto pick. Rumors came out that the Spurs viewed him as the point guard of the future, a statement that raised some eyebrows and seemed to be made more to cover bases after Murray was traded. This year's summer league run left a lot to be desired, but the key word for Primo remains "potential."
Putting up points wasn't a problem for the Spurs last season. Giving up points on the other hand was. The Spurs have high hopes that Devin Vassell takes another step defensively while continuing his offensive growth. Defense appears to be a focus this offseason, culminating with the drafting of Jeremy Sochan with the 9th overall pick. He wears number 10, he dyes his hair. Could be the 2nd coming of Dennis Rodman (without Madonna and hopefully without the tendency to quit as the most inopportune time).
Brian Wright has made some interesting decisions lately. But he's shown his biggest motivation right now is stacking picks. He loaded up on first rounders in the Dejounte Murray trade, and also secured first rounders in the White, Thad Young and DeRozan trades. One player who the Spurs landed as a result of these deals is Blake Wesley. He by far was the Spurs best player in summer league, and perhaps he may be the latest 20+ draft pick gem the Spurs have unearthed.
That's about as optimistic as this OP gets. Let's not kid ourselves. The Spurs are going to be bad this year. They may not be 76ers Trust the Process bad, but it'll be close. Ideally, they are awful, because to the victor (of losses) goes...Victor.
The last time the tank was in town, the Tim Duncan system was born. Time to dust the tank off again.
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Since his retirement, Kawhi dipped and the Spurs jumped on the treadmill. Instead of turning the keys over to the youngins, they handed the reins to DeMar DeRozan while Dejounte Murray bided his time. DeRozan turned DeFrozen a few too many times and was dealt, and Murray finally had his time to shine. While the stats looked good, the wins didn't follow. Losing breeds contempt, and while all sides are (for the most part) saying the right things, this summer led to the divorce of Murray from the Spurs. Combined with the mid-season trade of Derrick White, the Spurs finally turned toward a full rebuild this summer. After some jabs from Spurs fans over his pre-trade love affair with Trae Young, Murray decided to throw a shot at his former squad.
So who's the alpha now in San Antonio? By default, it appears to be Keldon Johnson. BIG BODY just inked a new 4 year deal that will keep him in San Antonio as he enters his prime. What will his prime be? Perhaps we'll finally get a glimpse this year if he can slide into a more natural SF position.
Then there's Josh Primo, last year's surprise lotto pick. Rumors came out that the Spurs viewed him as the point guard of the future, a statement that raised some eyebrows and seemed to be made more to cover bases after Murray was traded. This year's summer league run left a lot to be desired, but the key word for Primo remains "potential."
Putting up points wasn't a problem for the Spurs last season. Giving up points on the other hand was. The Spurs have high hopes that Devin Vassell takes another step defensively while continuing his offensive growth. Defense appears to be a focus this offseason, culminating with the drafting of Jeremy Sochan with the 9th overall pick. He wears number 10, he dyes his hair. Could be the 2nd coming of Dennis Rodman (without Madonna and hopefully without the tendency to quit as the most inopportune time).
That's about as optimistic as this OP gets. Let's not kid ourselves. The Spurs are going to be bad this year. They may not be 76ers Trust the Process bad, but it'll be close. Ideally, they are awful, because to the victor (of losses) goes...Victor.
Draft Picks: Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley
Key Additions: Drafts picks...lots of draft picks; Gorgui Dieng
Key Losses: Dejounte Murray, Lonnie Walker, Chip Engelland (shooting coach)
@Da KingKey Additions: Drafts picks...lots of draft picks; Gorgui Dieng
Key Losses: Dejounte Murray, Lonnie Walker, Chip Engelland (shooting coach)
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