Spurs Fiesta 5: Jeremy Sochan Named to All-Rookie Second Team

Inside The Spurs identifies five of the biggest NBA storylines in addition to relevant San Antonio Spurs news and analysis.

Jeremy Brener | May 9, 2023

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1. SOCHAN ON ALL-ROOKIE TEAM

"Sochan averaged 11 points and 5.3 rebounds per game during his rookie season with the Spurs, proving to be a worthy fit for the All-Rookie squad."

2. KELDON JOHNSON FEELS GOOD

"I feel good every year," he said after the Spurs' final game of the season. "I grew and got better as a player, person and young man. I'm just continuing to learn. Basketball is what I love to do, so anytime I'm around it, I'm happy."

3. 76ERS VS. CELTICS GAME 5

The Philadelphia 76ers escaped a 3-1 hole after beating the Boston Celtics in overtime during Sunday's Game 4. Now, with the series knotted 2-2, both teams look to take a massive momentum-shifting win tonight at the TD Garden in Beantown.

Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CST on TNT.

4. SUNS VS. NUGGETS GAME 5

After tying the series at two games apiece with a pair of wins at home, the Phoenix Suns look to keep the winning streak going against the Denver Nuggets.

Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. CST on TNT.

5. NBA DRAFT LOTTERY COUNTDOWN

The Spurs are seven days away from the NBA Draft Lottery, where it will be revealed if San Antonio will have the opportunity to take Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick.

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Published May 9, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.