We know that the leader position represents one of the major weaknesses of the squad. Spurs And Gregg Popovich could decide to opt for an experimental starting five, that is to say without training station 1!
“ We would like to not have a traditional playmaker coming back [la balle] Everytime “, indicates the coach. “ If John Stockton was available then we would, but we want [accélérer le rythme] and it doesn’t really matter [de savoir qui remonte la balle] as long as everyone is playing at the right tempo. »
So, this would mean that Tre Jonesextended this summer by the Texan franchise, could take a place on the bench after starting almost all of the Spurs’ meetings last season (for 12.9 points, 6.6 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 interceptions on average).
“ It doesn’t matter if I’m a starter or a substitute, it will be the same for me », assures the 23-year-old player. “ I have to be a leader, I have to continue to organize my teammates, be an extension of the coach on the field, be aggressive in defense and try to help us win by any means. »
Jeremy Sochan propelled as the starting “leader”?
Replacing Tre Jones is Jeremy Sochan who could have the favors of Gregg Popovich in the lead, as against Miami during the second preseason game in San Antonio.
“ He’s 2m10 tall… I can’t imagine what it’s like to play with that size. I will try to help him as much as possible », Specifies the little brother of Tyus Jones.
However, even as a replacement, Tre Jones will keep a prominent place in the Spurs rotation this season.
“ He’s just a tough guy, a tough guy, and you see that in a lot of ways. Whether he’s attacking the basket, going for the rebound, defending or trying to steal, he lifts everyone up », appreciates Gregg Popovich.
San Antonio’s new tactical approach, based on fast play and versatility, is in any case validated by Zach Collins, Victor Wembanyama’s comrade in the Texan racket.
“ Victor [Wembanyama] leads the game so well and we have a lot of guys who can bring the ball up, so we don’t necessarily need to look for a specific point guard. A lot of guys can move up the ball and be versatile, interchangeable », concludes the 25-year-old insider.
| Tre Jones | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2020-21 | SAN | 37 | 7 | 47.4 | 60.0 | 89.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| 2021-22 | SAN | 69 | 17 | 49.0 | 19.6 | 78.0 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 6.0 |
| 2022-23 | SAN | 68 | 29 | 45.9 | 28.5 | 86.0 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 6.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 12.9 |
| Total | 174 | 20 | 46.9 | 27.1 | 83.7 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 7.9 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
