Why Jeremy Sochan Will Be Key for the Spurs…

Why Jeremy Sochan Will Be Key for the Spurs…

the Spurs had a rough 2023 season which isn’t surprising since they are in full rebuild mode even though they’re struggling now they have some key players to look forward to besides wanyama Jeremy Sohan stands out as a crucial piece for the Spurs and this is the reason why he’ll be a key part of the team’s success in the future the 2023 24 season felt like two different seasons for Jeremy soan for the 27 confusing games of spersed coaches tried him out as a point guard it seemed like a good idea because the Spurs weren’t competing for a title they had a superstar rookie in Victor wenyama and it was the year to try new things out but those 27 games especially the first 25 were rough Sohan struggled a lot with handling the ball leading to high turnover rates and inconsistent offense the experiment clearly didn’t work soan was frustrated and it seemed to be affecting ween yama’s growth eventually the Spurs moved Sohan back to his natural power forward position position and put Jones in the starting lineup which made the offense run smoother and work better now soan finished his rookie season averaging 11 points 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 assist shooting only 24.6% from three in the 2023 24 season he showed some improvement averaging 11.6 points 3.4 assists and 6.4 rebounds while shooting 30.8% from the three before an ankle injury and surgery ended his season with eight games left compared to his rookie year soan became a better three-point shooter hitting 30.8% of his shots on 3.4 shots per game while he’s not a sharpshooter yet his willingness to take and make these shots marked a big Improvement soan also showed great hustle grabbing nearly two offensive rebounds per game he used his athleticism and energy to generate shots around him making 65.9% of his attempts in the paint however the biggest growth from soan came on defense he took on the stopper row often guarding the other team’s best perimeter player and delivering big defensive performances against some of the League’s top shooters he posted a 1.9 defensive winshare in the 2023 24 season with wanyama protecting the paint soohan did a great job making life harder for opposing scorers while these improvements might seem small they align perfectly with the Spurs vision for sohan’s future the blueprint for Sohan is clear the Spurs want him to grow into an allo it player like Draymond Green or Dennis Rodman he might never be a high volume scorer but that’s where wenyama Devin fael and soon to be drafted lottery pick come in sohan’s job is to guard the opponent’s best player create opportunities off ball and to do the dirty work he’s Scrappy hustles hard and has a noons attitude all of which set him up to be an elite player if you watch Jeremy you can see the qualities in him and certain NBA players like Patrick Beverly have noticed too on his podcast in late 2023 Beverly prayed soan comparing his potential to Kawhi Leonard’s he said Jeremy soan colorful Dennis Rodman looking hair who was barking at Devin Booker early on in the season well every blue moon like you get a super superar out of nowhere right and I don’t mean nowhere I mean like people didn’t think kawh L was going to be a superstar when he first came to the NBA he gives me he gives me those vibes whoa yeah he gives me uh elite elite player Vibe whoa that said many players have potential but lack the mentality so Beverly also praised sohan’s mindset and motor saying yeah he’s tough as you can’t Punk him he’s a sponge his motor is so high like you got everything you ask for on a basketball player and with size so like Sky’s a lemon for that kid he can play off the block small Defenders like overtime over strength over repetition Spurs you know they don’t they they cross every te die every eye he’s in a really good position I’m very excited to see how he look like Beverly said no one thought Leonard was going to be a superstar when he entered the NBA after two seasons kawhai was averaging just 9.8 points 5.5 rebounds 1.3 assist 1.5 Steals and 0.5 blocks per game he was seen as a good Defender without much of an offensive of game similar to soan Leonard’s willingness to learn combined with the Spurs excellent Player Development helped him make huge strides offensively over the years turning him into a superstar that seems to be the blueprint the Spurs have for soan too next year the general consensus is that the Spurs will start Devin fael wanyama soan and a new point guard from the draft or a trade and probably another pure shooter with a new point guard the Spurs have a strong passing in the backcourt allowing Sohan to excel as a wild card on both ends of the floor on defense soan is a true disruptor making life difficult for whoever he guards on offense he still an insufficient score but can drive to the rim and find open teammates all thanks to the experiment last season which has helped soan develop into a legitimate facilitator when the Spurs stop playing him at point guard and move soan off the ball the offense began to improve with a real floor General on the court but Sohan also started making strides as an off ball cutter using Victor W Bama’s presence to find easy looks and exploit openings on the floor that said the Spurs have a lot on their plate this off season especially when it comes to boosting their offense mainly their three-point shooting but amidst the challenges Jeremy soan stands out as a player with immense potential perhaps even higher than anyone else on the team besides wanyama sohan’s offensive development will be a key for the Spurs future if he can improve his scoring he’ll earn more minutes on the court as we witnessed last season his scoring Outburst can be a huge lift for the team with the point guard experiment behind him this Summer presents a golden opportunity for Sohan to hone his shooting skills under the guidance of Jimmy Baron to secure a spot in the Spurs long-term plans so needs to carve out a consistent offensive roow whether he becomes a reliable shooter to stretch the floor or a crafty cutter to capitalize on wean yama’s presence enhancing his offensive game could Elevate him from a defensive Powerhouse to a two-way star a transformation that could greatly benefit the Spurs offense this summer will be pivotal for soan and there’s every reason to believe he’ll Embrace The Challenge and return even stronger Jeremy will be eligible for an extension in two seasons right now it’s unlikely the Spurs would offer him the Max rookie scale extension they gave Devon fael last offseason these next two years will be crucial for sohan’s future with the team improving on offense can help him earn his second contract and contribute to more wins for the Spurs although his Spotlight has dimmed with the arrival of victim wenyama sohan’s versatility on the court ensures who remain a key part of the Spurs rebuild moving forward in the up and cominging season you can expect soan to return to his natural role a quietly effective offensive and defensive weapon who elevates the play for those around him that being said there might be some initial adjustment period for Sohan but over time he should find his Groove and become a crucial player for the Spurs future however soan isn’t the only piece of the puzzle for the Spurs they also need a reliable point guard and one Prospect they’re eyeing is Stefon Castle in this video I’ll explain how Castle fits with the Spurs plants

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