In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses: * The San Antonio Spurs’ last 4 games against the Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks. (00:45) * The Math Game for the Spurs in 3-point, free throw, and 2-point scoring. (04:24) * Victor Wembanyama’s big week, where he scored a career high 50 points against the Wizards. (11:58) * Devin Vassell bringing instant offense off the bench for the Spurs. (17:35) * The rookie Stephon Castle...

In an all new episode of the Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses the following topics: * A rundown of the San Antonio Spurs’ last 4 games against the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz (00:48) * Devin Vassell’s return from injury (03:37) * Injuries for Jeremy Sochan, Tre Jones, and Malaki Branham (06:10) * The defense through 10 games (09:10) * The offense though 10 games (13:34) * Victor Wembanyama in 10 games this season (18:10) * Stephon Castle...

In this episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia reviews the San Antonio Spurs' recent performances early in the NBA season. He discusses the team's last 4 game results, highlighting their defensive strengths and offensive struggles. Key player performances, including Victor Wembanyama and Jeremy Sochan, are analyzed, along with contributions from the bench. The episode concludes with a look ahead at upcoming games for the Spurs. Click Ahead 00:33 The last 4 games vs Houston, Oklahoma...

In this episode of the Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia reviews the San Antonio Spurs' start to the NBA season, discussing their performance in two games against the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets. He provides detailed insights into individual player performances, including Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, Harrison Barnes, Chris Paul, and Stephon Castle, while also analyzing the team's defensive strategies and overall gameplay. The episode concludes with a look at the bench contributions...

In this episode of the Spot Up Pod, Paul Garcia discusses the San Antonio Spurs' regular season roster, the impact of team options on young players like Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, and Blake Wesley, and he shares overall takeaways from the preseason. He emphasizes the importance of the upcoming season for these players and the team's focus on defense as they prepare for the regular season opener. Click Ahead 00:26 Who made the regular season roster? 02:54 How do the team options impact...

In this episode, Paul Garcia discusses the San Antonio Spurs' preseason performance, focusing on the potential starting lineup, key players who have emerged, and the team's emphasis on defense during training camp. He analyzes the contributions of players like Julian Champagnie, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Blake Wesley, while also highlighting the importance of defensive strategies as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Click Ahead 00:00 Who will be in the starting lineup on opening...

In this conversation, Paul Garcia discusses the San Antonio Spurs' preseason basketball, focusing on key players returning to the lineup, particularly Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul. He analyzes what rookie Stephon Castle had to say after practice Tuesday, highlighting Castle adapting to the NBA and his on-ball defense. Additionally, Garcia reacts to Riley Minix sharing his experiences as a rookie, learning from veterans, and working on a quicker release of his 3-point shot. Click...

In this episode, Paul Garcia reviews the San Antonio Spurs' first preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, discussing key player performances, and Stephon Castle’s first rookie game. He emphasizes the importance of not overvaluing preseason game statistics while highlighting individual player contributions. Click Ahead 00:00 Preseason Game Overview 02:28 Julian Champagnie 05:38 Harrison Barnes 06:13 Jeremy Sochan 07:24 Stephon Castle 10:31 Malaki Branham 11:22 Blake Wesley 12:31...

In this episode, Paul Garcia discusses the latest updates on the San Antonio Spurs as they prepare for their first preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Key topics include injury reports, insights from Coach Pop regarding the starting lineup, and a focus on rookie Stephon Castle and his role within the team. Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes also discussed Castle, as well as other topics in training camp. Finally, Keldon Johnson talked about what he worked on this offseason. Click...

In this episode, Paul Garcia discusses the latest developments from the San Antonio Spurs' training camp, including insights from players, and the impact of new additions like Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes. Players such as Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, rookie Stephon Castle, and Malaki Branham are highlighted, showcasing their growth and contributions to the team, as they prepare for the upcoming season. Click Ahead 00:00 Training Camp Insights 01:15 Lineups 03:14 Wemby 08:11 Chris...

In this episode, Paul Garcia discusses the latest injury updates for the San Antonio Spurs, focusing on Devin Vassell's absence and the implications for the team's lineup. He explores potential replacements for Vassell, including Keldon Johnson, Stephon Castle, Julian Champagnie, and Malaki Branham, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, Garcia comments on recent roster moves, including the signing and subsequent waiving of Jameer Nelson Jr., and the possibility of signing...

In this episode, Paul Garcia discusses the upcoming decisions the San Antonio Spurs must make regarding team options for Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley. He analyzes the implications of exercising or declining the options and the potential impact on the roster. The conversation then shifts to answering Twitter questions from fans, covering topics such as the point guard rotation, Jeremy Sochan's role, and the competition for minutes among young players. The episode concludes with a look...

In this episode, let’s go through the recent news of the San Antonio Spurs waiving Jamaree Bouyea and the implications for the team's roster. Let’s also explore potential candidates for the open two-way contract and I answered fan questions regarding player roles and expectations for the upcoming season. Finally, the conversation highlights the competitive landscape of the Western Conference and the Spurs' challenges for the season ahead. Click Ahead 00:00 Spurs Waive Jamaree Bouyea 01:59...

In this episode of the Spot Up Pod, let’s revisit three pieces I wrote during the off-season, focusing on Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes. From analyzing their stats and go-to shots from last season, to providing additional observations. For Barnes, I highlighted his low fouling rate and post-up ability. For Paul, I discussed his steals and deflections numbers. Finally, I also examined their go-to shots, including Paul's mid-range jumper and Barnes' corner threes. Click Ahead * Paul and...

Back on July 12, I wrote about an early San Antonio Spurs rotation outlook. Since then, my prediction hasn’t changed as much on who will be in the San Antonio Spurs’ core rotation. In this episode, I’ll be addressing a number of early lineup questions. Here are the topics for this episode: * Players most likely to start and be part of the 9-man core rotation (0:40) * My early prediction for the 10-man rotation (4:18) * Stephon Castle in the starting lineup (7:10) * Keldon Johnson in the...

In this episode of the Spot Up Pod, we’ll explore which players are on the San Antonio Spurs’ roster, and the three players who are trying to earn a permanent roster spot. The big questions in this episode: * Who are the 21 players on the roster, and what types of contracts do they have? (0:30) * What if one of the three training camp invites has an impressive preseason? Who might the Spurs look at waiving to open a roster spot for that player? (7:30) * Why hasn’t Nathan Mensah been signed to...