Hope, but also responsibility. That is how the San Antonio Spurs franchise will face the new NBA season, fully aware that they must provide a competitive environment for Victor Wembanyama who will want to feel like he is competing for something significant and can begin to experience things that reinforce his aspirations for glory in the medium term.
The presence of a couple of veterans who mentor young emerging stars and bolster projects destined for success is often seen as necessary. San Antonio Spurs has acted accordingly, with the signings of Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes being reasons enough to believe that Popovich will not give up on wanting to win games this season. A significant growth is expected from Victor Wembanyama, and the franchise is ready to support him.
There are hopes that other young players like Sochan, Keldon Johnson, or Devin Vassell will undergo qualitative growth and start to gather the necessary conditions for Victor Wembanyama to compete in the playoffs. That will be the ultimate and realistic goal. To fight in-season and reach the end of the regular season in postseason positions, even if it is in the play-in. Everything done this season in that regard will have a positive impact for future seasons.
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