By Mathieu S. | NBA Editor
The Spurs made several choices during the summer, including one that continues to cause controversy. Did the Texas franchise really make the right choice, or will the leaders end up regretting it? Fans have their opinions on the matter.
We talk a lot about Spurs within the Western Conference, and rightly so. With Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul, Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell, the franchise certainly has the ability to be an interesting team. Enough for the playoffs? It is not a certainty for 2025, but we will have to count on Gregg Popovich’s men in any case.
The best is yet to come for this organization, even if the front office is not always unanimous. However, we are talking about experienced leaders, who had a fairly interesting summer. But for some, the franchise made a mistake this summer: the trade of the 8th pick in the draft NBAwho became Rob Dillingham with Rudy Gobert’s Timberwolves.
A mistake by Spurs during the summer?
While executives decided to settle for Castle, others believe Dillingham was an obvious choice as a bonus. A scorer capable of passing, as he was able to show with the Wolves this Friday evening, during a match with 7 points, 9 assists (0 ball loss) and 4 rebounds. And the guard showed very good things for a rookie.
Rob Dillingham dished out nine assists to zero turnovers in 23 minutes.
The Timberwolves have set up Dillingham to be in the ideal environment to learn true point guard play from Mike Conley.
Minnesota will be relying on Dillingham this season to play a critical bench role. pic.twitter.com/a1aS01bTHJ
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) October 12, 2024
“Rob Dillingham distributed 9 assists and 0 turnovers in 23 minutes. The Timberwolves put Dillingham in an ideal environment to learn the point guard trade alongside Mike Conley. Minnesota will be banking on Dillingham this season to play an important role coming off the bench. »
And when we see Dillingham’s first matches, it’s clear that the talent is there. What makes Spurs regret? Not impossible, especially if the former Kentucky player has a great rookie season. Some fans on X have already decided.
@pushingAtoB : “Whatever, Spurs wasted their chance by not keeping Dillingham. »
@CoachBGonzo : “Damn, he’s very good. The Spurs will regret trading him. »
Rob Dillingham is already making sparks, and to the delight of the Wolves in this pre-season. For Spurs, on the other hand, it’s something else and there is no doubt that this story will follow them if Dillingham becomes a great player.
