By LJ Ellis | SpursTalk, 2024-10-02 15:35:05
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随着 2024-25 NBA 赛季的临近，圣安东尼奥马刺队正式开启了训练营。他们的第一场季前赛将在不到一周后打响，届时马刺队将在下周一主场迎战俄克拉荷马雷霆队，开启季前赛的征程。
以下是马刺队整装待发之际的五大要点：
5) 德文·瓦塞尔(Devin Vassell)对自己的伤势持乐观态度
就在训练营开始前不久，马刺队宣布德文·瓦塞尔将因休赛期接受足部手术而缺席整个 10 月份的比赛。这意味着这位圣安东尼奥队的外线得分王将缺席所有的季前赛，以及至少常规赛第一周的比赛。
乍一看，这对瓦塞尔和马刺队来说似乎是个坏消息。然而，球队内部的消息人士透露，瓦塞尔在休赛期的训练中一直受到足部疼痛的困扰。自从 6 月份接受手术以来，他表示疼痛已经消退，而且在个人训练中他的状态良好。
虽然赛季初没有瓦塞尔并非理想情况，但所有相关人员都很高兴看到他似乎正朝着无痛复出的方向前进。几个月前，这还是个未知数。
4) 克里斯·保罗(Chris Paul)非常非常想首发
在媒体日接受采访时，克里斯·保罗明确表示，他之所以与马刺队签约，是因为他认为这是一个获得上场时间的机会。或者，正如他所说，为圣安东尼奥效力让他有机会打球。
格雷格·波波维奇和马刺队显然会重视保罗在关键时刻的领导能力和经验。为了让他开心，这位 39 岁的老将控球后卫需要上场时间——可能在每场比赛 30 分钟左右。
3) 凯尔登·约翰逊(Keldon Johnson)对替补角色没有意见
考虑到凯尔登·约翰逊只有 24 岁，而且上赛季他的场均得分从 22.0 分下降到了 15.7 分，所以他不确定自己是否愿意继续担任替补角色。从他在媒体日的讲话来看，约翰逊丝毫没有表现出如果自己再次无缘首发阵容会感到沮丧。
球队内部人士对约翰逊的团队至上态度赞不绝口，但对于他是否愿意再次替补出场，仍然存在一些疑问。毕竟，就连马努·吉诺比利也花了好几个赛季才完全接受成为球队第六人的想法。
2) 波波维奇没有设定任何期望
在媒体日开始之前，我很好奇波波维奇是否会谈到将季后赛作为球队的目标。我还想知道他是否会透露谁将在这赛季首发。
结果，当被问及期望时，波波维奇没有给出明确的答案。他只是说他希望球队能够进步，球员能够成长。考虑到 2025 年 NBA 选秀大会人才济济，波波维奇是否着眼于更长远的未来？也许不是——但谁知道呢？
在我看来，这对马刺队来说是双赢的局面。如果他们错失季后赛，那么获得一个乐透签将很快抹去他们的泪水。如果马刺队打进了季后赛，那就说明维克托·文班亚马(Victor Wembanyama)的成长速度超前，他的一些队友也有可能长期留队。
1) 维克托·文班亚马的体重
235 磅（约 106 公斤）。这是马刺队开始训练营时我注意到的主要信息。上个赛季，文班的体重是 210 磅（约 95 公斤）。我认为这位法国天才的长期目标体重应该在 250 磅（约 113 公斤）左右。一个赛季就增重了目标的一半以上，这令人鼓舞。
我们已经看到了足够多的证据，可以确信只要文班保持健康，他就能成为一名历史级别的球员。在他去年展现出的天赋的基础上增加力量，这是一个令人兴奋的公式。
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Five Takeaways as the Spurs Begin Training Camp
With the 2024-25 NBA campaign quickly approaching, the San Antonio Spurs have officially kicked off training camp. Their first preseason game is less than a week away, as the Spurs host the Oklahoma City Thunder next Monday to begin exhibition play.
Here are the five leading takeaways as the Spurs rev up their engines.
5) Devin Vassell is upbeat about his injury
Shortly before the start of training camp, the Spurs announced that Devin Vassell will miss the entire month of October as he recovers from offseason foot surgery. That means San Antonio’s go-to perimeter scorer will miss all of the preseason games and at least the first week of the regular season.
At first blush, that sounds like discouraging news for Vassell and the Spurs. However, rumblings around the team indicated that Vassell was having lingering foot pain during offseason workouts. Since undergoing surgery in June, he has reported that the pain has subsided and that he has been moving well during his individual workouts.
While beginning the season without Vassell is less than ideal, everyone involved is pleased that he appears to be in line for a pain-free return. A couple months ago, that was in doubt.
4) Chris Paul really, really wants to start
When talking at media day, Chris Paul made it clear that he signed with the Spurs because he saw it as a way to get playing time. Or, as he states it, playing for San Antonio allows him the opportunity to hoop.
Gregg Popovich and the Spurs will obviously value the leadership Paul brings to the table and his know-how in tense situations. To keep him happy, the 39-year-old point guard will require minutes — probably somewhere in the vicinity of 30 minutes per game.
3) Keldon Johnson is fine with a bench role
Since Keldon Johnson is only 24 years old and saw his points per game dip from 22.0 points to 15.7 points last season, it was unknown whether he would be happy with remaining in a bench role. Listening to him speak at media day, Johnson didn’t indicate at all that he’d be dismayed if he finds himself outside of the starting lineup once again.
Team insiders rave about Johnson’s team-first approach but there were still some question marks regarding his willingness to come off the bench once again. Heck, it even took Manu Ginobili a few seasons to be totally pleased with the idea of being the team’s sixth man.
2) Pop didn’t set any expectations
Heading into his media day session, I was curious whether Pop would talk about the playoffs being a goal for this team. I also wondered if he’d provide any hints on who would start this season.
As it turned out, Pop gave non-answers when asked about expectations. He basically said that he wants the team to improve and individuals to grow. With what appears to be a loaded 2025 NBA Draft, could Pop be looking at the bigger picture? Probably not — but you never know.
The way I see it, it’s a win-win for the Spurs either way. If they miss the playoffs, getting a lottery pick will quickly dry any tears. If the Spurs make the playoffs, that’s a sign that Victor Wembanyama is ahead of schedule and that some of his supporting cast could be around for the long haul.
1) Victor Wembanyama’s weight
Two hundred and thirty five pounds. That’s my primary takeaway as the Spurs begin training camp. Last season, Wembanyama was listed as 210 pounds. I think a long-term goal weight for the French phenom should be somewhere around 250 pounds. To get more than halfway there after one season is encouraging.
We’ve seen enough to confidently say Wembanyama has everything he needs to be an all-time great as long as he stays healthy. Adding strength to what we witnessed last year is an exciting formula.
By LJ Ellis, via SpursTalk