Why The San Antonio Spurs Do The Deal
Here, the Spurs satisfy two immediate needs and collect some future assets in the process.
Firstly, they’ll need a starting-caliber point guard next season. Jones feels like the perfect fit. He’s got the high feel required to play in Gregg Popovich’s system, and he’ll be teaming up with his brother Trae.
The Spurs could also use a big, bruising big man. Allegedly, Wembanyama doesn’t want to play the 5. Steven Adams ought to be a perfect candidate to do the dirty work and let Wembanyama thrive as a weak side shot blocker and roamer.
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Still, Johnson is a young player with star potential. The Spurs wouldn’t trade him exclusively to improve their short-term outlook. That’s why they’re landing two first-round picks in addition to these players.
What they do with them will certainly be intriguing.