“I'm experiencing levels of freedom that I've never really had the chance to have before. And for me it's also the clearest path into how to get better and how to get to the top level”
This quote felt very elucidating. The Spurs have taken so much criticism (both from their own fans and from outside the team) for not utilizing Victor efficiently offensively.
But I feel like we’re witnessing Vic beginning to reap the fruits of the freedom and opportunity to explore his capabilities that the Spurs have provided.
Similarly with the point Sochan experiment. Nearly everyone was absolutely ruthless on Pop for that decision. But to my eyes, Sochan has benefitted from it and the team has a fuller understanding of his capabilities and limits, which better informs their ability to plan long term.
tldr: The Spurs are a patient org in an impatient world and league, and that is a competitive advantage.
“I'm experiencing levels of freedom that I've never really had the chance to have before. And for me it's also the clearest path into how to get better and how to get to the top level”
This quote felt very elucidating. The Spurs have taken so much criticism (both from their own fans and from outside the team) for not utilizing Victor efficiently offensively.
But I feel like we’re witnessing Vic beginning to reap the fruits of the freedom and opportunity to explore his capabilities that the Spurs have provided.
Similarly with the point Sochan experiment. Nearly everyone was absolutely ruthless on Pop for that decision. But to my eyes, Sochan has benefitted from it and the team has a fuller understanding of his capabilities and limits, which better informs their ability to plan long term.
tldr: The Spurs are a patient org in an impatient world and league, and that is a competitive advantage.
I concur with all of this