The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most impressive teams this season. Of course, most people will credit Victor Wembanyama because of his impressive impact on both ends of the floor as the Spurs‘ superstar.
Despite Wembanyama’s star power, the Spurs have a superb roster around him, which includes De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle. However, it goes deeper than them because a role player like Julian Champagnie has shone.
Champagnie dives into the secret behind the Spurs’ success
Most people see the Oklahoma City Thunder as the top choice in the Western Conference. They have the best record since the start of the season. However, the Spurs have proven to be the Thunder’s kryptonite.
It is a sign that the Spurs have all the traits they need to become a tough team to play against. Wembanyama is the star player, but he has a good supporting cast that maximizes their chances of winning.
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Head coach Mitch Johnson has plenty of weapons in his arsenal. This includes Champagnie, who has become one of the most reliable shooters, as he has 38.2% splits this season.
He is also impressed with how they are behind the scenes. The Spurs have all the tools to become a champion, and they are ready to keep playing at a high level.
“No egos. No personal agendas, just good hoops. Spurs basketball,” Champagnie said about the simple secrets behind his team’s success.
As the Spurs continue to progress as contenders, they are staying humble. They are confident in themselves, but they do not want to get too far ahead because they know they still have much to learn to become true winners.
