San Antonio Spurs’ lineup dilemma: Keep or change the starters?
With key players like Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan returning from injury, the San Antonio Spurs are on the brink of full strength. This episode explores potential lineup changes and the impact of these returning stars on the team’s strategy and performance. Jeff Garcia and guest Sweep The League’s Rudy Campos analyze the Spurs’ second unit’s impressive depth, highlighting standout performances from players like Keldon Johnson and Charles Bassey.
They also preview the crucial matchup against the Suns, discussing how the Spurs can leverage their rebounding prowess to counteract the offensive threats of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
Tune in to discover how the Spurs’ strategic adjustments could shape their path to success and gain insider perspectives on their upcoming challenges.
0:00 Intro
2:33 Spurs’ Roster Depth
4:25 Starting Lineup Debate
7:55 Vassell’s Role
10:16 Sohan’s Position
13:51 Impact of Injuries
19:42 Castle’s Impact
25:15 Final Starting Lineup Decision
30:04 NBA Cup Game Preview
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11 Comments
Poor Julian Champagnie
Bro s the team is vibing
Damn we got a squad …….
I'm so excited for Sochan's return, whether Starter or bench, it will be 🔥
Paul Vassel Barnes Sochan Wemby 🔥
Julian and Stephon need to go to the bench. Cause this getting behind every game needs to be stop.
Bench or start ? I'm just glad these are the kind of topics we get to talk about. Not like last year.
Dont be a prisoner of time. Devin is a starter. Sochan before the injury was arguably our most consistent starter. Castle has showed hes too good to restrict his minutes, hes a starter.
Paul
Castle
Vassell
Sochan
Wemby
Jones
Champagnie
Keldon
Barnes
Collins/Bassey
Branahm/Wesley
Cissoko
Go Spurs Go!!!! Wemby, Vassel, Barnes, Paul, Castle to start.
Sochan, Keldon, Champaigne 🥂🥂, Jones, etc second unit..
I love where team is at right now, the planning that went into the drafting of players is not doing us any favors right now, so many guards right now, really limits our lineups out there, so many 6'5" or smaller players, even Julian is only 6'6". I just wish we had some 6'8" small forward type, we missed on so many talented taller wings in so many drafts!
But with saying that, Castle is it, he's our guy for a long time, his ball handling skills are elite, his passing, his defense are already better than all our other guards before him, yeah, his offense might not be there yet. but the flashes have been great.
Just my opinion on the lineup:
Paul
Castle
Barnes
Sochan
Wemby
It's a tough one for Vassel, extremely tough, but having him in the starting lineup would make our team too small, Vassell's defense is not that good, not Johnson bad. Just too many guards right now, need some small forwards and power forwards!
I'd give it time, we have not seen complete lineup, Jeremy was 2nd best player before he got injured.. If goal is development, I rather see our young guys on the field, have CP3 and Barnes as 2nd stringers and depends on who they're up with, adjust who should close the game. Prince Stephon needs to be on the floor. Coach MJ makes timely adjustments, he can figure it out e.g. using Bassey vs Collins. Blake/Mamu also made good minutes based on opponent