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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan 'Excellent Fit' for Victor Wembanyama's Game
The San Antonio Spurs drafted a talented European prospect last year in Jeremy Sochan and could do the same this year with generational French big man Victor Wembanyama as the projected No. 1 overall pick.
If the two were to join forces in San Antonio, they could become a viable pair for the Spurs to build around in the future.
"I would be most curious about the chemistry that could evolve between Wembanyama and Sochan -- a versatile, high-energy, defensive-minded forward whose basketball roots also began in Europe," ESPN writes. "Sochan is a highly competitive, team-first player who can defend multiple positions and would help tackle more physical defensive assignments, allowing Wembanyama to play all over the floor on both ends."
Sochan flashed the skills that made him a top-10 pick during his rookie season, averaging 11 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. However, it's the things Sochan didn't do in the box score that make him the ideal partner for Wembanyama.
"Sochan, at 6-foot-8, is a smart cutter and an improving offensive player who doesn't need designed touches to impact the game, making him an excellent fit with the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, who's made progress this season as a passer and should command quite a bit of attention from defenses," ESPN writes.
"Sochan can also handle the ball and make plays in a pinch, allowing him to play out of a range of spots on the floor. His versatility, smarts and team-oriented mentality makes him a crucial piece of San Antonio's puzzle no matter who they draft, but pairing him with Wembanyama would be a pretty fun look and would fit the type of passing-driven style the Spurs have traditionally favored."
Wembanyama is someone that would elevate San Antonio's ceiling to another level, but having a player like Sochan who can mold his game to fit the likely No. 1 pick is incredibly valuable. Among the teams in the Wembanyama sweepstakes, there may not be a player like Sochan that can fit with the French big man as well as he can.
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