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While waiting for the next results, Gregg Popovich has already made some important changes to the Spurs side. The last concerns Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell, which looks rather promising for the future.

Angry at the level of some of his players, Gregg Popovich sent a message to his roster earlier in the week: if nothing changes, there will probably be new changes in the rotation. Jeremy Sochan may be targeted, as may Cedi Osman and others. Keldon Johnson, starter at the start of the season, has already paid the price.

A big duo in preparation at Spurs?
Johnson has been on the bench for a few games, the fault of Popovich. The latter wanted to offer him more opportunities with the second unit, but above all to free the way for Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell. Both players will have more opportunities in the future, which particularly delights the second city.

One of the reasons for benching Keldon was to give Vassell and Wembanyama more chances in a two-man game. Vassell: “It’s going to be scary to build that cohesion. Once we manage to do that, I don’t think anyone will be able to defend us. »

It remains to be seen whether Vassell and Wembanyama will manage to get along perfectly on the floor to propel the Spurs to victory each time. Gregg Popovich, for his part, is in any case very optimistic for the future regarding this duo.

Except they don’t play like that when they’re together.

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It looks like the Spurs want to bet heavily on a Victor Wembanyama / Devin Vassell duo for the future. Promising for the future, even if the others will have to play their role to perfection. We will already know a little more in the matches to come.