Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast

Matthew Tynan is joined by Bruno Passos of Pounding the Rock to discuss Victor Wembanyama's quotes from Thursday's practice regarding San Antonio's upcoming offseason.

How involved will he be in roster-building decisions this summer? What's the relationship like between players, coaches and front office? Have the Spurs adjusted their management philosophies now that they have their centerpiece? What kinds of players will fit best around Victor?

All that before jumping into a couple of mailbag questions following the break.

This episode was recorded prior to knowledge of Victor Wembanyama's ankle sprain, but it doesn't affect the conversation much

First, Matthew and Bruno get into the Spurs' ugly offensive performance (and the Rockets' excellent defensive performance) Tuesday in Houston, as well as Alperen Sengun's monster game.

Then, after the break, they react to comments made on ESPN and the DraftKings Network regarding the pressure on San Antonio's front office to construct a competitive team around Wembanyama ... 62 games into his rookie season.

First, Trevor Zickgraf and Matthew Tynan take a look back at the Rodeo Road Trip and name a handful of winners and losers from the annual trek around the country.

Then, after the break, they answer a couple of mailbag questions with a focus on the offseason ahead -- including a peek at a number of draft prospects, free agents and trade candidates.

First, the guys discuss Victor Wembanyama's reaction to the general lack of competitiveness among his peers at All-Star weekend and what the league can do to get its players to buy into the festivities a little more. This went on much longer than intended!

Then, they transition to a conversation about the Spurs' upcoming stretch run and what they'd like to see from a team perspective, and whether or not there's anything more to learn about the group as a whole this season.

Finally, they take a look at a number of individual players in San Antonio and what questions need answering from a development standpoint.

First, Trevor and Matthew discuss the chances Victor Wembanyama could legitimately enter the Defensive Player of the Year conversation, or if the team's record will be too much to overcome.

Then, they take a look back at the Spurs' win in Toronto and loss in Dallas, and how the inconsistent performances back to back were a microcosm of the season to date.

Finally, amid the way-too-early trade speculation, there's a bunch of Trae Young talk to finish the show.