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The San Antonio Spurs have stayed active this summer despite not making any blockbuster free agency signings. Their massive move was drafting Victor Wembanyama, as he’s set to be the face of the franchise for many years to come. However, since then, they’ve made additions around the edges of the roster.
In a multitude of trades, the Spurs added Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens (who they have since waived), Reggie Bullock, and Cameron Payne. All have some level of experience, but Payne has been through a lot during his NBA career, giving him a unique perspective and an opportunity to help the Spurs’ youngsters, including Wembanyama.
Matt Guzman of Inside the Spurs thinks Payne could be a real help to this young Spurs squad.
“Reggie Bullock, Cedi Osman and Payne are joining a new era of Spurs basketball, one that’s led by Wembanyama but fueled by experience,” Guzman wrote. “And Payne is no stranger to that, as he’ll look to continue to be a strong scorer, an improving defender and most importantly, a fervent leader.
San Antonio isn’t likely to do a roster-purge of its own, either, so Payne can rest easy knowing that if he proves to be as valuable as he was to Phoenix, he’ll likely be a lasting member of the Spurs moving forward, especially as a player who adds depth for Gregg Popovich.
All-in-all, the veteran isn’t the entire answer for San Antonio, but he brings strong play on the court and a strong voice off of it, setting him up to be a big part of the Spurs’ mission of having a winning ‘Cam-Payne’ in multiple ways.”
What role should Payne play in San Antonio next year?
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