Spurs' Jeremy Sochan 'Excellent Fit' for Victor Wembanyama's Game

Victor Wembanyama and Jeremy Sochan would create a strong duo should the former join the San Antonio Spurs.

Jeremy Brener | May 1, 2023

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The San Antonio Spurs drafted a talented European prospect last year in Jeremy Sochan and could do the same this year with generational French big man Victor Wembanyama as the projected No. 1 overall pick.

If the two were to join forces in San Antonio, they could become a viable pair for the Spurs to build around in the future.

"I would be most curious about the chemistry that could evolve between Wembanyama and Sochan -- a versatile, high-energy, defensive-minded forward whose basketball roots also began in Europe," ESPN writes. "Sochan is a highly competitive, team-first player who can defend multiple positions and would help tackle more physical defensive assignments, allowing Wembanyama to play all over the floor on both ends."

Sochan flashed the skills that made him a top-10 pick during his rookie season, averaging 11 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. However, it's the things Sochan didn't do in the box score that make him the ideal partner for Wembanyama.

"Sochan, at 6-foot-8, is a smart cutter and an improving offensive player who doesn't need designed touches to impact the game, making him an excellent fit with the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, who's made progress this season as a passer and should command quite a bit of attention from defenses," ESPN writes.

"Sochan can also handle the ball and make plays in a pinch, allowing him to play out of a range of spots on the floor. His versatility, smarts and team-oriented mentality makes him a crucial piece of San Antonio's puzzle no matter who they draft, but pairing him with Wembanyama would be a pretty fun look and would fit the type of passing-driven style the Spurs have traditionally favored."

Wembanyama is someone that would elevate San Antonio's ceiling to another level, but having a player like Sochan who can mold his game to fit the likely No. 1 pick is incredibly valuable. Among the teams in the Wembanyama sweepstakes, there may not be a player like Sochan that can fit with the French big man as well as he can.

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Published May 1, 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.