“There’s something great going on, starting,” said Wembanyama. “We kind of knew it was going to happen. But now, let’s get it rolling.”<\/p>\n
Wembanyama logged 54 minutes in two games with the Spurs. He scored 36 points, pulled down 20 rebounds, and blocked eight shots. He shot 41% from the floor and 30% from 3-point range.<\/p>\n
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The Spurs determined two games were enough exposure for Wembanyama. The organization chose not to roll the dice on the future of their franchise by risking injuries in subsequent summer league games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“All along, two games was the plan,” said Mike Finger from the San Antonio Express-News.<\/em> “The Spurs wanted him to get a taste of the NBA, and he got it.”<\/p>\nSpurs Extend Pops for 5 More Years<\/h2>\n Head coach Gregg Popovich signed a five-year contract extension worth $80 million to remain the head coach of the Spurs. The new contract ended any speculation that the 74-year-old Popovich would retire any time soon.<\/p>\n
In 2022, Popovich passed Don Nelson for most wins in NBA history. He has now coached 2,127 games, all with the Spurs, and has a 1366-761 career record.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Spurs winning the NBA Draft Lottery this year was one of the best possible scenarios for Wembanyama. Several prospects, including David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and Kawhi Leonard all thrived under Popovich’s mentorship.<\/p>\n
The Spurs committed to making sure Wembanyama has a future Hall of Fame coach at his side during his ascent in the NBA by locking up Popovich through the 2027-28 season.<\/p>\n
Popovich is +2200 odds to win the 2024 NBA Coach of the Year.<\/p>\n
The Spurs were 22-60 last season as the worst team in the Western Conference. Only the Detroit Pistons (17-65) lost more games last season than the Spurs.<\/p>\n
The Spurs have a win total of 30.5 over\/under for next season.<\/p>\n
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The Spurs are +20000 odds to win the 2023-24 NBA championship, according to DraftKings. They’re a long shot, but the eight teams at the bottom of the futures board have longer odds. The Spurs last won a championship in 2014, which marked their fifth title since 1999 under Popovich.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Spurs are +10000 odds to win the Western Conference next season. They secured back-to-back conference titles in 2013 and 2014.<\/p>\n
The Spurs are a long shot at +4000 odds to win the Southwest Division, which they last achieved in 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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