The additions of veterans Harrison Barnes and Chris Paul are a perfect for pairing to develop Victor Wembanyama and not waste any years
On a cold day last winter, Gregg Popovich got to talking about one of his favorite subjects. The discussion involved grapes, of course, and fermentation, and complexity of flavor. When it came to patience, though, the Spurs coach cautioned against excess. Yes, he conceded, most good wine ages well. “But I’ve opened a couple of bottles and been very disappointed,” Popovich said, “because I waited too long.” Even with careful planning and the best of intentions, timing can be tricky.
The best Spurs coverage in Alamo City, delivered to your inbox This, as illuminatingly as any basketball breakdown, explains why Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes came to San Antonio this summer. The Spurs know they have the good stuff. They know they have bottles and bottles and bottles of it, stacked high and deep in a 7-foot-3½-inch crate, with more than enough to last a decade or longer. But the last thing the Spurs want to do is to look back one day and lament wasting a drop of it.
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