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GREAT NEWS! SPURS GRABBED KELLY OLYNYK!



GREAT NEWS! SPURS GRABBED KELLY OLYNYK!

Okay, so I won’t be on here long. As you guys know, I’m actually on my way to Japan. Okay, I am at the airport uh leaving tomorrow, but when this is uploaded, I guess I already gone. Doesn’t matter. Um, so I’m in a really weird place right now. Obviously, this is not my normal setup. Uh, but the San Antonio Spurs thought it would be a good idea to make a move while I’m not uh available. But you know what? I am somewhat available. So, we got Olen. Not only that, we were able to go ahead and get rid, and I don’t mean this in a mean way, but get rid uh Malachi Brandom and Blake Wesley. Now, Malachi Brandham and Blake Wesley were two players that we were questioning how they would fit on this team, right? It was just a matter of time before we had to move on from them. Anyways, uh but I think that this is the best possible scenario you could have done, right? like you literally got rid of two players that you’re not going to utilize because you just upgraded significantly with Carter Bryant and Dylan Harper. So, where do they kind of sit, right? Where do they fit? And everyone that was so worried about all these different guards that we have, I’m sure that they’re happy. But now we get Oolen, who is a player that’s definitely going to help us. And I was quite worried about us not having a backup uh power for it to Sohan. um not one that I think is suitable, you know, enough. Like I don’t think that Kell is like a great backup power for it if that’s what we had to do. Um so we’re in a way better situation now. So let me just bring this up. So it was reported by Hold on. Like I said, normal setup, so things are a little slower. There we go. So it was reported by Shams here. So, what we gave up exactly was Malachi Brand on Blake Wesley in the 2026 second round pick. Now, uh what’s really cool about this and what’s really and I thought about this a lot because I was a little worried about all the different second round picks that we have, but when I really think about it, um a lot of the players contracts are going to be ending or we’re going to be needing extensions around that 2029 2030 area. And at that point, you can start trading away these second round picks so you can get these guys to bring you more depth year after year after year, right? So, when it comes to Atlas or whatnot, but the Spurs have so many second round picks that they can constantly be able to move guys in and out. I saw a few people tweeting out like, “Oh, this isn’t good because he’s older. Who cares? He’s so old.” And it’s like, that’s not the point. The point is just to have a little bit more depth. you bring a uh stretch big and yeah, you just keep adding on to that depth and when guys leave, you can add on more. Like that’s the point of all these second round picks uh that Brian Wright made sure he got for us, right? So, we’re not spending an absurd amount of money just for somebody to be a backup power forward or center. Now, with that being said, I did want to bring up Don Harris. I don’t know why I didn’t already have this up. So, I really like what he put. I saw a tweet here. Where is it? Uh, here we go. So, he says, “Spoke with Pelicans TV analyst and former Spur Antonio Daniels. His scouting report on Kelly Olen. Loves him. Smart, great passer, great on lobs, high basketball IQ, very crafty to offset limited speed and athleticism.” Uh, uh, Pel’s big man. Best Pelicans best big man. Pel’s best big man. Okay, that’s what we were saying. Pelicans best big man. Uh, playing next to Zion. Uh, also shot a career-high 42% from three last year. Spurs addressed two needs, more size, more three-point shooting. So, yeah. So, we added some more depth. And another thing too, and by the way, I want to say this. Do not listen to any I don’t mean to be mean. Um, but don’t listen to like Pelican fans and don’t listen to um other fans when they talk about players when they are supporting a team that’s just not that good because a lot of times their idea how good a player actually is just isn’t accurate. Um, now he’s not like a world beater or nothing like that, but Oolen definitely helps us. So, if you look at the 20 24 25 like Don Harris said, yes, he shot 42% from three, about two threes a game. So, he’s definitely he’s definitely a threat, right? They’re not going to just leave him open. Um, and as far as a few more stats here, you got about five rebounds per game, three assists per game. Um, at his size, that’s pretty impressive. And about nine points, uh, per game. So, the Spurs have done it again. I think this is a really good pickup. Uh, two things that I needed was a power forward and I needed a shooter. I wasn’t expecting the power forward to also be a shooter, but that works, right? That works. So, the Spurs are definitely filling things out. I wouldn’t be surprised if they made one more deal, but, you know, we’ll just wait and see. So, I’m excited. I’m happy. Um, but yeah, I just wanted to get on here and at least make a quick video. So, uh, thank you guys so much for the love. Uh, is there anything else I need to say? It’s kind of weird not having the live chat here. I I didn’t want to risk it because you know how hotel Wi-Fi is. Uh, anything else I need to say? Oh, yes. If anything else pops up and it’s like some crazy breaking news that I just feel like I need to get on, I’ll try to do a video or try to do a live stream when I’m actually in Japan. Um, but we’ll see. But I’ll try my best to take pictures, post them, and all that good stuff. Uh, just so you guys can see what’s up. So, um, but anyways, I appreciate all the love, guys. I will get to you later. Until next time, man. Mine. I don’t know. Sound like Drake for a minute. Uh, faking accents. Um, but yeah, I’ll see you guys later. Uh hopefully nothing else crazy happens.

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36 Comments

  1. Solid pick up! I remember him in Boston with I.T against the Wizards going crazy and he’s been steady everywhere since!!!! I like this move! GOSPURSGO!!

  2. Thank you for the vid broski despite the circumstances with the travel. You are my source i look to for spurs news. ✌🏾

  3. This was a boss move on multiple levels by the Spurs. The guard depth was such that Branham and Wesley were unlikely to get significant playing time next season. (I wish them well and hope they have the opportunity to play and shine for the Wiz.) Olynyk brings 3 pt shooting, experience, and BBIQ, plus he bolsters the big man depth chart. Contract amount and length works for the Spurs, it's also a tradeable asset should they have an opportunity to make a good trade and need to match salaries, since it's an expiring one.

    Thank you for uploading this while you're in transit! How are you finding Japan so far? Check out the 7-11s or other convenience stores if you can, it's crazy what you can get/find in them, lol!

  4. I think I saw Blake Wesly is gone. God Bless him in his next journey. Hes a good kid and hope he conquers.

    Kelly Olynik is the offensive PF while Sochan is a defensive PF.

  5. Is it me or is this the most exciting spur season I mean I cannot wait for the Spurs to start just curious to see how this team is going to work

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