This summer will be crucial for the San Antonio Spurs. While Victor Wembanyama is still only 20 years old, he’s clearly talented enough to help the Spurs win basketball games. But if they want him to lead the way, San Antonio needs to put a better team around him. That’s where the offseason comes in.
In addition to the draft, the Spurs should have some money to spend in free agency. They should be looking to add a healthy mix of win-now talent while also keeping their team relatively young around Wembanyama. However, bringing in a high-level veteran would be super useful.
Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report labeled Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday as a “reasonable” free agency target for the Spurs this summer.
“Given how good the Boston Celtics are, Jrue Holiday opting out of his $39.4 million player option isn’t likely, especially if they win the title,” Bailey wrote.
“But if they fall short, and a team like the San Antonio Spurs can offer a little more long-term security, something like a four-year, $70 million deal might intrigue him.
“And there are few point guards and leaders who would be a better mentor for Victor Wembanyama. Beyond the playmaking upgrade over Jeremy Sochan and Tre Jones, Holiday would show the French phenom (and the rest of the young Spurs) what it means to be a reliable, workmanlike NBA veteran.”
Adding Holiday to the backcourt would be huge for the Spurs.
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