Whether Victor Wembanyama (19), and with him Jeremy Sochan (20) and Devin Vassell (22), clearly represent the future of Spurs, the Texas franchise is also rightly pleased to have been able to keep several players during the offseason .
In addition to Tre Jones or Julian Champagnie, it is also Sandro Mamukelashvili who have been retained thanks to contract extensions. Arrived during the season, after being simply cut off by the Bucks, the Georgian winger had shown great things with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists on average.
A structure in place
“El Mamu” learned the news of its extension with joy, to say the least!
“I was super happy to receive this phone call from Pop”, smiled Mamukelashvili in theExpress News. “It means a lot to me. I grew up watching him on TV and always wanted to play for him, so it’s huge for me to have that kind of relationship with him. »
With Devin Vassell and Charles Bassey who are also under contract, plus local veterans Keldon Johnson and Doug McDermott, it is therefore a solid group of around eight players who allow Spurs to maintain the continuity necessary for any top-level team. .
“They are all good guys”adds Keldon Johnson, the veteran of the group at the dawn of his fifth season at the club. “It’s fun to chat with them, and they are all very serious about their work in order to progress. It is important for us to keep them. I enjoy them and I’m glad they’re back. »
Coach Pop’ faithful to the position
After a season with 13 points and more than 6 assists and 1 interception per game, the leader Tre Jones (the brother of Tyus) in this case signed a contract of 20 million over two years.
“I was really happy for Tre, first and foremost”comments McDermott. “It’s good to see him rewarded for his past season. I was with him at his wedding when he heard the news, it was really a special moment. »
Already all gathered in Vegas to attend the great debut of their new tricolor teammate, Victor Wembanyama, in Las Vegas, the Spurs have already returned to the gymnasiums and weight rooms.
“Our chemistry is exceptional”concludes Mamukelashvili. “Everyone likes to be together, we support each other. We came to Vegas to work and also show our support for the guys who play in the summer league. It’s great to be able to spend time together and progress in unison. »
All under the thumb of Gregg Popovich, who has just extended for 80 million dollars over five years! It’s hard to find a better guarantee of continuity since Coach Pop’ will celebrate its 27th anniversary in December at the head of the team. Almost all of his group was not born!
