NBA Legend Kevin Garnett Makes Bold San Antonio Spurs Statement

NBA legend Kevin Garnett spoke about the San Antonio Spurs.

Nov 2, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich with center Victor Wembanyama (1) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a year where they were the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record.

They missed the NBA playoffs (and the play-in tournament) for the fifth straight season.

However, the Spurs will be one of the most watched teams next season due to 2024 Rookie of The Year Victor Wembanyama.

Over the offseason, they also signed future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul.

Apr 11, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (3) passes the ball during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports / Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Recently, NBA legend Kevin Garnett spoke about Wembanyama and the Spurs (via KG: Certified).

Garnett: "Playing with Chris Paul, he's gonna get some easier baskets. Look for San Antonio to be ran better, to be more organized... I look for Chris Paul to come down here and organize this young team. If they can ever put some pieces with this kid. Man, San Antonio is gonna be one of them teams."

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Paul is no longer in his prime at 39, but he is still a respectable point guard who can get the most out of his teammates.

During his one season in Golden State, the 12-time NBA All-Star averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.1% from the field and 37.1% from the three-point range in 58 games.

CP3 is grinding hard! 🏀 Longtime NBA trainer Chris Johnson shared a video of Chris Paul hooping with Jordan Clarkson, KCP, Jalen Johnson, Deandre Jordan, Tristan Thompson, Javale McGee, Delon Wright, and others. Chris wants to hit the ground running with the Spurs! 🚀 #NBA pic.twitter.com/mMu6Cp0jdr

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Wembanyama finished his first season in the NBA with averages of 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.6 blocks per contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 32.5% from the three-point range in 71 games.

He also helped France win the Silver medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; France power forward Victor Wembanyama (32) wears the silver medal after the gold medal basketball game against the United States during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports