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 10 games this season (24:35)

* Julian Champagnie in 10 games this season (28:07)

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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.

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00:33 The last 4 games vs Houston, Oklahoma City, Utah, and Minnesota

03:23 The team defense

9:02 The team on offense

14:35 Wemby

18:29 Jeremy Sochan

20:57 Chris Paul

23:43 Harrison Barnes

25:16 Keldon Johnson

26:59 Malaki Branham

28:23 Bench rotation

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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 and the upcoming challenges for the Spurs as they continue their season.

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00:00 Introduction to the Season

08:30 Game Recaps: Dallas and Houston

20:22 Player Performances: Starters Overview

29:52 Bench Contributions

On the Newsletter

* Game 1: Spurs 109, Mavs 120

* Game 2: Spurs 109, Rockets 106

* Film Rewatch: Spurs vs Rockets Regular Season Game 2

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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.

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00:26 Who made the regular season roster?

02:54 How do the team options impact Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, and Blake Wesley's future with the Spurs?

09:05 Overall takeaways from the preseason?

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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.

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00:00 Who will be in the starting lineup on opening night?

01:55 Which players need rotation minutes?

08:46 Who has stuck out among training camp invite players?

10:45 Two Overall Trends

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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.

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00:00 Wemby, Chris Paul to make Preseason Debut

02:11 Stephon Castle

06:19 Riley Minix

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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.

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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 Mamu

14:15 Riley Minix

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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.

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00:00 Preseason Game Updates and Player Injuries

02:19 Fifteen players available vs Thunder

04:30 Coach Pop on Starting Lineup

05:21 Coach Pop & Players on Stephon Castle

08:15 Coach Pop on Keldon Johnson's Role

09:24 Keldon Johnson on what he worked on this offseason

10:41 Harrison Barnes on Wemby's 1-footed three point shot

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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.

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00:00 Training Camp Insights

01:15 Lineups

03:14 Wemby

08:11 Chris Paul

10:47 Harrison Barnes

12:34 Devin Vassell on his injury

13:34 Jeremy Sochan

15:37 Stephon Castle

17:09 Malaki Branham

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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 Nathan Mensah to bolster the team's depth.

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00:00 Injury updates and their impact on the Spurs

00:29 Devin Vassell Injury Explained

02:13 Zach Collins' Injury

02:53 Charles Bassey's Injury

04:12 Should Keldon Johnson start?

06:12 Should Stephon Castle start?

08:30 Should Julian Champagnie start?

09:43 Should Malaki Branham start?

11:19 Backup center injury replacement players

12:56 Jameer Nelson Jr. signed and waived

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