The San Antonio Spurs have lengthy been recognized for his or her tradition and the caliber of the people who make up the franchise. From the gamers to the teaching workers to the entrance workplace, there was little or no in the best way of showboating, angle, or drama within the crew’s half-century within the NBA.
Gregg Popovich has described the trait as somebody who’s “over themself.”
On Thursday, the 2025 NBA Draft introduced Dylan Harper into the fold. On draft evening, Harper obtained a name from Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson. Whereas getting a name from the coach ought to come as no shock, getting one from a cornerstone participant may.
Victor Wembanyama FaceTimed with Harper whereas the brand new acquisition was nonetheless taking all of it in.
Victor’s name began with, “I play for the Spurs. My identify is Vic.”
Whereas the assertion could appear humorous as any particular person being drafted most assuredly is aware of who Victor Wewmbanyama is and who he performs for, there may be humility in these phrases.
Wemby engages with no pretense, a trait that few males of his age and stature exhibit as naturally because the 2023 Rookie of the Yr.
It does harken to Tony Parker’s humorous story of how Tim Duncan didn’t even converse to him as a rookie. And did Duncan name Manu Ginobili when he was drafted to welcome him?
Granted, Parker was au unknown twenty eighth choose. And whereas Manu Ginobili has acquired to be the best participant ever drafted 57th, nobody may have predicted bond that developed through the years and the championships to observe.
Wembanyama and Dylan Harper, together with Stephon Fort symbolize a trio of younger stars with limitless potential. Wemby making that decision makes whole sense, as a result of followers have already discovered what to anticipate from this generations subsequent biggest participant.
Or will we?
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