What's next for the Spurs if they draft Victor Wembanyama? | Howdy Partners

[@josebedoy2333]

People don't believe me but I truly believe devin vassell will be that 2nd option I see him becoming a slight better overall player than mikal bridges.

[@XenoMarcc]

Yessir Spurs fans know Vassell gonna be nasty af

[@thecoldchailatte5234]

Devin Vassell is a future superstar!!!

[@atlbirdfan6959]

Better scoring talent than Bridges but not as durable. Would like to see a fully healthy season from Vassell

[@diegoguevara7151]

@@atlbirdfan6959 his first season injured lol

[@atlbirdfan6959]

@@diegoguevara7151 missed 10 games rookie year, 10 last year, half the season this year.

[@M0IVD0]

Real fans see the value in these players because all we need is that center piece and all the pieces fall into place for spurs basketball.

[@jtop5636]

You nailed it.

[@Nether2342]

I’m a die hard fan, I watch all the games. I don’t think Tre Jones is good enough at point. I love his work effort, and him coming off the bench, but we need a better starting point guard.

[@M0IVD0]

@@Nether2342 I understand your viewpoint and the organization could easily find was to pivot that position. Personally Tres turnover ratio is what is currently giving him the benefit of the doubt.

[@Josh-tb9yq]

Dismissing most of the Spurs current core is so funny to me - we constantly under-appreciate who they draft and how they develop players. Lonnie Walker, Derrick White, Kyle Anderson - 3 nobody’s when they were on our team and now getting all the flowers/spotlight in other teams. Vassell, Johnson, Sochan, Branham, Wesley, Jones - this young core will likely be key parts of our future and other teams futures. We’ll keep winning from team basketball, just like the Heat are doing, and you keep thinking we need big names like every other chip chasing team is failing by this year.

[@blablablaa14]

Yeah Spurs have never been like "We need a second star"

[@charlesokereke4297]

Devin Vessel and Keldon could both average 18-20 points per game. Sochan could be a monster defensively with Wemby. They’re closer to competing than people think

[@jeffreycraven6231]

They already have. Keldon averaged 22 last year and Vassell averaged 18.

[@matt99999]

Keldon can be a jordan poole type player

[@elijahwood9310]

We played Sochan at point forward this year at times and he had his moments. Definitely has promise but needs refinement.

[@RMASUPERFLY]

By year 2 or 3 that Wemby/Sochan frontcourt tandem might be the leagues best defensive duo. San Antonio never won a championship without a stingy defense. Good days are coming! GSG!

[@christopherciolko2401]

Best interview segment I've seen on this topic and I've been watching a ton of WEMBY2SA content

[@eamparbeng]

Spurs fans as a Bulls fan all I can say Is that Wemby is going to lead San Antonio to least two championships

[@265308]

SPEAKING of Bulls hope Jordan can trade us their #2 for a lot of our future picks ( Inc Wemby we have whopping 30 picks in next few years). Jordan don't need Scoot since they have LaMelo.

[@memeeater420]

​@265308 they can get Brandon Miller instead tho

[@eamparbeng]

@@265308 to ensure a second Spurs dynasty right? Well it ain't up to me. It's up to both our teams' management

[@spurs5xchamps367]

That’s what I’m thinking

[@thomasf.1014]

No he won't! 😂 ..

[@bohead01]

Keldon Johnson has added pieces to his game and scored at a high level with the squad they had (Poetl at center for a good portion of it). I get that this guy worked for the Spurs, but to say there is no good 2nd option when you have the Big Body seems like a mis-read on his part. With attention on someone like Wemby on defense, it only makes sense that the Body will benefit from it.

[@BasketBall-NewsCast]

Talking about if Wemby will play in summer league or not, you guys completely overlooked the FIBA WorldCup taking place in August & Sept in Asia. Victor wants to be part of it and build experience before the 2024 Olympics in Paris and I assume Pop and the Spurs wont forbid him to go so that will be a major factor to consider in his summer preparation before NBA season starts. Do you have any intel about Spurs position on Wemby participating at the World Cup with France this summer?

[@himmydawg]

I do want to Wemby play for France this summer

[@VenGxJon]

Its Devin (Vuh-Sell) not Vessel. Way to out yourself that you don't watch the spurs.

[@MrBlondedevil]

He lost me soon as he said that. As Devs my fav player.

[@huckfinn3987]

Exactly. Mispronouncing Devin’s last name is often a “tell” that the speaker is only remotely aware of the team he’s talking about.

[@CubeFamilyVideos]

Well Kirk did actually work for the Spurs and I believe he pays attention to the team. Might have been an honest mistake.

[@M0IVD0]

That’s how u know they don’t really kno the spurs everyone calling him vahsull it’s vuhsell

[@nazcraz11]

Yeah, I knew it right away. Also, he talked all about the defensive potential of the Spurs without mentioning Vassell once. Smh.

[@finn9000]

I think they should wait a year, next year's free agency class is wayyy better. They can take on one year players for extra picks too

[@Nr4747]

Great take. They can take on any "poison pill" (aka back-loaded) contract for a year or two in exchange for some (projected) late first round picks/early second round picks while developing their young core. They can then add the missing pieces later when it becomes clear how the rest of the young core shakes out.

[@spursfan1775]

...I get the tanking for wembanyama...but I can't see the spurs trying to lose games on purpose this coming season...I think they would want to find what kind of team they have...I think they'll try to win as many games as they can and go to the playoffs... that's the only way to find out what they have or what they're missing...

[@Venumb_93]

Read lots of comments and this is my favorite take. God willing Pop is our coach 3-4 more years…we might get one. We’re not an appetizing market, but we definitely love our Spurs. There’s a reason the dynasty thrived as it did. Victor has the chance to spearhead something game-changing.

[@pguerra3156]

Vassell is gonna be an All Star next season

[@thomasf.1014]

No he won't

[@DudeStone]

Who knows if RC is actually wanting to draft him???..... jk he's already a Spur Let's Go!!!

[@Blazin.]

He may know "family secrets" already

[@saul77]

Robinson actually took 10 years, he had naval service for 2 years after he was drafted.

[@mikestone7185]

Robinson was in the ERA of a bunch of dogs . its 2023 and we reached a psint in the NBA era its the MOST WIDE OPEN to win a title. not much dogs and killers the nba no more . KD curry leaving soon, Lebron basically checked out he just waiting for a year with is kid . WHos next ? its sooooo wide open . if Wemby has the dog he can get a rings pretty quick

[@umarbadarsyah2019]

Convince Chip Engelland to return, and helps Wemby and Sochan to increase their 3 pts percentage and consistency. This year or next year get Ricky Rubio to help the guards development. Rubio is a proven mentor: Donovan, Booker and Garland, professional and a great locker room guy.

[@kristianpomida8259]

While they're at it convince and pay whatever amount ettore messina and becky hammond to join the spurs and succeed in popovich's place

[@Venumb_93]

The common sleeper agent of our beloved league is that occasional young team that comes together and achieves the unthinkable. OKC, Trae’s first few years at ATL, there’s so many examples across the league. We can harp on the potential woes and fears, but this kid might truly be something special. Hard chance it takes us all the way in year one, but WHEWWWW BOY we definitely have a future ahead.

[@ericjames02]

Can’t even pronounce Devin Vassell and I’m supposed to believe he knows WTH he’s talking about.

[@gfc_wd0129]

Sochan in like a Boris Diaw role with a bigger plus on defense

[@christianmuller292]

"IF THEY DRAFT WENBENYAMA" ? They'd be nuts not too not counting the fans rage and disbelief if they didn't. Just look at what Wenby did to Scoot Henderson in the Ignite vs Mets game a few months ago. Then tell me who's better. Scoot was on the floor everytime he wanted to play tricks on Wenbenyama from the second quarter on, blocked everytime he wanted to get close to the rim.

[@jgok5580]

We baaaack NBA

[@statikfeedbak]

Surprised I don’t hear comparisons between Sochan’s potential to Ron Artest

[@kennethblevins5531]

Via trade or free agency there may be a strong I want to play with Victor and get that one surprise piece to make them instantly relevant again, like top 4 in the west. Anyone see how average the west ended up this year?

[@rocknrudy]

I’m a die hard Spurs fan and have been there since the 80’s. I just don’t see Tre Jones like some others do. The roster needs an upgrade from him, even coming off the bench.

[@himmydawg]

Same same

[@smashthatthumbsup9707]

The correct pronunciation of ​Devin Vassell is dev-in vuh-SELL. The stress is placed on the second syllable of Vassell, which is pronounced like the word "sell", while the first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" or "uh" sound.

[@Capz210]

Malaki is a elite scorer

[@mordakie3805]

He is… he will be our Jamal Murray

[@justinbosmans3658]

Don’t be surprised when pop starts sochan at the 1. He can handle the ball and is a great decision maker. Vassell at the 2, Keldon 3, Wemby 4(avoid making him play center) Collins at the 5

[@himmydawg]

I love this big man lineup a lot!

[@beermedics8195]

We need another Big, draft Zack Eddy and stash him in Austin. See if he can develop into a decent 5. That would be an interesting lineup. You can find guards at any time. thru the season

[@charlesmclaughlin7235]

Imagine Wemby playing against Chet from Oakahoma in the summer league! Talk about explosive excitement in Vegas .

[@Paulovlyra]

Please make this show also a podcast, ESPN

[@drummerseb]

Don't forget the World Cup this summer, Vic will definitely play for France

[@brendantoungate8287]

I think people are sleeping on Sochan. Dude put up near-30 points a couple of times (outscored Banchero in one of them). He gets more consistent with his shooting stroke, and I can see him averaging 16 ppg pretty easily. He's not the Draymond 2.0 that everyone thinks of him as, is my point.

[@mordakie3805]

He’s draymond but bigger and has a better offensive upside..i agree he’s underrated

[@brendantoungate8287]

@@mordakie3805 To me, he's more of an Aaron Gordon defense-Boris Diaw offense hybrid. Not as good as either one of those guys yet, but has a chance to get there.

[@trollwarlord4870]

Vanvleet talent is intetesting but leta not forget his video saying fck pop over and over with kawhi.

[@blablablaa14]

The question people have to wonder is whether Wemby is going to be Defensive Player of the year next year already. Because he can be just as dominant as JJJ or more even, especially when talking about stats. The Spurs are going to lead guys into him as a help defender and he will swat everything

[@jasonkara7281]

They’re gonna need to put Webanyama as a guard. Block all of the layups. Refs won’t know what hit them

[@joegalloway9011]

So who was the Robin to Giannis? Because he won a championship without a Robin.

[@jamesz9635]

Khris and Jrue were elite in 2021. and giannis was the robin to jordan nwora's batman anyways

[@airbourne145]

I think Pop will play Wemby 5, Mamu 4, Sochan point forward 3, Devin 2, and empty slot at point…probably some upcoming star from the euroleague that can really pass the ball. Tre will be backup, keldon six man, etc.

[@theanalyst2018]

wemby, sochan, keldon, vassell and branham looks pretty good starter and add some veterans as backups

[@natarajanb1905]

Pop & Spurs might target either Rui or Austin from the Lakers by making a offer that Lakers will find it difficult to match both.

[@karloroci05]

trade for CP3 even just for a year. it would help young guys build character. ✌️

[@mordakie3805]

Devin vasselle is by far the second best player on the spurs….the disrespect is wild

[@danielplainview2360]

Spurs are going to troll the NBA world and send Wemby to the G League for a year.

[@anthonytrevino3191]

Good ol devin VESSEL

[@bigfootyancey]

You say old point guards are out of the mix. But Chris Paul throwing up lobs for Wembanyama would be interesting.

[@junjiezerocool3307]

He should develop natural muscles, therefore he should only play PF right now so his body wont be worn out

[@tymarion]

Would be nice if you two guys actually watched spurs games last year to know more what you're talking about. Spurs have 8 legit prospects that are about to finally be seen this year because for the first time in 3 years, Spurs will have national coverage. These two guys don't seem like they know what they are talking about.

[@kmc10314]

You don't necessarily have to have Robin to Batman guy. TP and Manu were not necessarily at Scottie or AD level but they were complementary piece. If Sochan and Vassell becomes next TP and Manu, you are going to be in good hands (assuming Vic becomes as successful as Duncan.)

[@manny19976]

"If" is crazy

[@DD-sr9xm]

But what about Pop? He is 74. Does he have the energy? How many more years does he have? Are the Spurs the Spurs without him?

[@TitoGrande03]

Wemnby is the future Joker Stopper.

[@kristianpomida8259]

Possible moves they do if they want to "not make big moves asap but develop fast asap" is to get brook lopez and hopefully hes willing to come off the bench to mentor wemby and sochan. They could also wait on tre jones cause i think he's one consistent jumpshot and floater away from being a great starter, and then get an old inexpensive pg to help the team and then if tre doesnt pan out they could just draft in the next 3 years. Players that come to mind are Dragic from the bucks, vanvleet, cp3 if he comes cheap and we dont trade significant assets, reggie jackson since he doesnt play a lot in denver.

[@airbourne145]

This is a fantastic take

[@RaulSalazar-r9b]

He was the assistant to the janitor que gacho dude.😮😮😅😊😅😮😅😅😅😅😮😮😮

[@blablablaa14]

Get Naz Reid, Grant Williams, and Austin Reaves and the Spurs are gonna start getting real scary

[@lukespurlock7619]

Go Spurs go

[@guadalupechavarria1227]

We need a couple of seasoned veterans with Championship pedigree. Like Damian Lillard, Brooke Lopez or Draymond Green!!

[@Josh-tb9yq]

Dismissing most of the Spurs current core is so funny to me - we constantly under-appreciate who they draft and how they develop players. Lonnie Walker, Derrick White, Kyle Anderson - 3 nobody’s when they were on our team and now getting all the flowers/spotlight in other teams. Vassell, Johnson, Sochan, Branham, Wesley, Jones - this young core will likely be key parts of our future and other teams futures. We’ll keep winning from team basketball, just like the Heat are doing, and you keep thinking we need big names like every other chip chasing team is failing by this year.

[@Tdrummer888]

If you can’t pronounce the players’ names right, how can I believe you even watched them for real?

[@rahowherox1177]

Because they Americans, whom like all Americans struggle with common English pronunciation, let alone names and tricky stuff.

[@cruzanassassin]

Massive Spurs fan...and i hope im proven wrong...but theres no way Wemby averages 3 blocks a game his rookie year in 25 minutes per game

[@biggestbullsfan8569]

San Antonio gotta be the luckiest team in nba history lol their timing for tanking is so good

[@waleedfarrakh6311]

It's strategic too

[@princereiser7977]

& rigged too lol

[@memeeater420]

​@Prince Reiser no it's not lol, there's a video proof that it's not rigged on the official NBA channel.

[@samjordan5342]

​@Prince Reiser how can u claim its rigged when they had the highest possible odds of getting #1

[@thomasf.1014]

It was rigged!

[@gp7405]

I can see the Spurs drafting bronny and having Lebron join forces imagine the narrative….. Lebron’s send off with Bronny Wemby and Pop with a final chip

[@Kingdaniel23]

Bring back primo

[@jahitrotter4734]

Spurs should trade for that one asian wing from the nets that just sits on the bench. He should develop into a phenomenal 3&D guy with the potential to be an efficient 2way 3 level scorer.

[@bzhandle]

This group is good but if we want wembys robin then we need to find a way to draft amen Thompson in Portland’s #3 spot. We have the assets to pull it off. We need to go after Amen.

[@gunnarson44]

Kyrie?

[@bigseannn3730]

What has pop done in the last 5 years to prove he has adapted to the NEW NBA

[@ziplockbaggies8707]

What exactly is this NEW NBA nephew?

[@jamesz9635]

pop was about to take the series lead against the warriors before zaza injured kawhi.

[@Kingdaniel23]

@@jamesz9635 that was 7 years ago he said last 5 years

[@princereiser7977]

Hooefully the spurs find a way to draft Mataz Buzelis bext year. Next to wemby. Theres your tim and manu

[@nrob7417]

Getting weird and taking on cp3s contract this season and getting some compensation for it sounds nice. Problem is does it bring talent down but cp3 is a great mentor for these guys!

[@natarajanb1905]

You can be a effective mentor if you have achieved something, unfortunately CP3 hasn't, no MVP, no championship, nothing and he is injured 70% of the time.

[@MrGEMSONE]

Every team that he has been on has statically made them better overall in the win’s category.

[@skyhookog]

Derrick rose as back up pg and be our vet

[@charliemirus4124]

Love the title: “If they draft” him… 😂😂😂

[@calecurphey6135]

I want us to give Portland Keldon and 4 frps for Scooter

[@JeffBird86]

What if the hornets take scoot though?

[@oggalaxyxxryuma7702]

Too much spurs aint giving kj up unless value is as good.

[@Keezus.]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOO might as well trade for dame if you’re giving that up

[@arturosalinas7657]

If you trade keldon, we take a step back losing a scorer and 3 pt threat. Rather a 3 team trade with a Toronto for siakam or Chicago for lavine. Give Chicago back it's pick +another 1st and Portland gets a star + two 1sts. And we get #3

[@calecurphey6135]

@@Keezus. Dame doesn't fit our timeline and they want to keep him which means they won't want to keep scoot cause theyre not rebuilding. Scoot is same age as wemby and he could end up being as good as dame anyways. we'd still have 2 1st round picks in the near future.

[@lobohunter4909]

If the spurs need a vet point guard that knows the culture, they should bring back patty mills.

[@baconbits3731]

I was also thinking the same thing. Now is a good time for Patty to return. Devonte for Patty and 2 2nd rounders is one option to get him I think. Tre, Patty and Wesley is one of the best ideal and realistic rotation for pg atleast next season.

[@borisabilana6836]

Nah he’s only good in 2014 after that he’s just merely a passive shooter and cant even defend a fly

[@lobohunter4909]

@@borisabilana6836 they wouldn’t need him to do anything but be what udonis haslem is to the heat. Just a culture guy. 👍🏾

[@ramonpunsalang3397]

Maybe the Spurs should incorporate some Yoga into Wemby's training to strengthen his core and enhance his flexibility.

[@OutsideDuhBox]

🙄 stereotyping san antonios stadium already. . I GUARANTEE you they would have rather wemby went to Houston so these guys with money could enjoy the nightlife after game coverages, given they are going wherever wemby goes .

[@churchofadullam5016]

dennis rodman

[@klc2578]

🤔 hmm, 12yrs for David Robinson first championship? I thought he enter the league early 90's?

[@rahowherox1177]

2 years navy service after being drafted, I think. So only 10 from rookie season.

[@klc2578]

@@rahowherox1177 I recall he is 1990 ROTY then is 9yrs road for first cham

[@rahowherox1177]

@@klc2578 Yep, so + 2 for navy and as season overlaps new year +1 ... So 12 years after drafted, 10 since first game - but only 9 seasons. Thats the best I can do. Not necessarily correct though.

[@tjcombo9328]

"IF"......"IF"....? UUUUUH IT'S A "WHEN"...PEEPS !🤣🤣

[@Vote4Independent]

Wemba gets some density going, and he will be the best player in the league within 5 years. Trade up and get a Center and let Wemba play point guard extend his career.

[@DrRobGilles]

Is it inconceivable to think that the Spurs could get another top 3 pick this year to accelerate the rebuild. They got a ton of picks. Maybe the hornets prefer to take a sure thing player wise from the Spurs who fits lámelo and a few picks vs take a chance on a prospect. Would the hornets take Devin vassell and 2 future firsts for the rights to scoot. The Spurs fans like vassell and I think he’s good too but the upside to this is that you avoid paying vassell the big contract. You get a dynamic point to pair with your generational big in the same timeline. You get another 4 years of team control. And because you grew up more cap that allows you to sign more free agents. Next years draft class is suppose to suck. Might be the year to double down on it if a deal can be had So when you think of a deal like this you have to remember that it’s not just a swap of scoot for vassell. It’s also a swap of scoot plus a 20-30 million worth of free agent (s) for vassell and a few mid round draft picks

[@thefreshprinceofnohair9703]

San Antonio should wait for Luka to become a free agent.

[@dyroncadle8370]

🎉facts 🔥🇧🇿🇧🇿💯

[@Roster_Analyst]

If I’m the spurs I’m not bringing back Tre Jones. They should go with a veteran point guard, specifically Fred VanVleet. Blake Wesley and Malakai Branham as your combo guards off the bench. Devonte Graham as insurance in case an injury occurs.

[@Roster_Analyst]

This team will have a great offensive identify, the issue will be on the defensive end until the younger players physically develop. This team can make it into the playoff as early as 2025. Still 1-2 pieces away from being championship contenders.

[@thefreshprinceofnohair9703]

If they Draft Wemby ? Lol

[@ethanedwards7557]

“IF”? 😂

[@John3.16.17]

❤❤❤

[@amirguri1335]

Maybe trade some of those picks and Vassel for Scoot?

[@eagle___empire3175]

IF?

[@karithema9ician657]

I’m glade the lakers got booted 🤦🏾‍♂️ now we can talk about other players other than lebron

[@PabloCruise1]

What about Josh Primo?

[@casparbar]

IF they draft victor wembanyama....lol

[@rahowherox1177]

Lol . "... IF ... " ???!???

[@abcthegreat1]

I’d be trading for Poole

[@jay-vw3rr]

Time too trade all those 26 picks for 1 superstar point guard that’s it

[@RMASUPERFLY]

The Spurs are not the Lakers to do that😂

[@joshawarapin]

What kind of offers would they get if they put that pick up for trade? Lol.

[@TK-nc3ou]

Sochan nxt Dray

[@oggalaxyxxryuma7702]

Rookie dray wishes he could drop 30, sochan better offensively than both dray n rodman lmao the comparisons gon be gone real soon😹

[@spicecreations1416]

We don’t need no locker room presents. We need players. Starting with defenders. Collins and McDermott are sorry defenders.

[@Mobile_Legends_Philippines]

I hope spurs get kai sotto because he can rival victor if some nba team get kai sotto this 2 skill center can beat each other and become a rival in the nba if spurs get kai victor and kai will be a deadly combination more than rival in the nba..

[@jmebrksby1465]

Stop saying howdy partners. Lame

[@Havoc-bc6oy]

7'4, his knees and ankles won't last more than a few years. Look at EVERY player like him in the past.

[@rushborda6333]

Lakers in 7

[@ceegarcia3399]

Lakers lost in 4

[@Emma-dh1lx]

Lakers in lottery next year.

[@RMASUPERFLY]

Lakers currently Lebron's slave.

[@patfarget-nm3mt]

it aged super fast... bad wine. corked.