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While San Antonio is already eliminated from the race for the playoffs and the Texans have nothing left to play, Gregg Popovich seems to have a precise idea in mind as to how to complete the regular campaign. 

In any case, this is what Victor Wembanyama suggested to journalists.

Still beaten by the Rockets in their last match, the Spurs are now down to just 14 wins and 52 losses.

After a promising start to the season, Gregg Popovich’s men quickly plunged and have not left the red lantern of the Western Conference for months.

Given their delay (5 games in 14th place), it is even a safe bet that they will be confined there until the end.

Under these conditions, what strategy should be adopted in Texas?

After all, the franchise no longer plays anything on a sporting level.

But the group is very young and getting them used to defeat would therefore not do anything good in the eyes of their coach. In any case, this is what Victor Wembanyama said after the match against Houston:

Victory still the number 1 objective for Spurs

Wemby on the importance of trying to finish this season on a high note:

"It is the whole point. Coach said it again in the locker room, it's our job, this is what we are here for, to win – as soon as possible, but also in the long run. There is no other option."

— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) March 13, 2024

Wemby on the importance of trying to finish this season on a good note:

“That’s the whole point. The coach told us in the locker room, this is our job, this is why we are here, to win – as soon as possible, but also in the long term. There is no other option. »

Even if San Antonio is squatting in the depths of the West, there is no question of giving up according to the legendary tactician.

The problem is that Spurs supporters are quite rare to believe in what Pop says these days.

Especially since despite this speech, the fact is that its players have a series of setbacks and should once again fight for a very high draft choice, or even the first pick as in 2023.

Enough to recover yet another big prospect of course, but This especially tends to annoy some impatient people.

Wemby, tell coach that his job is to win… not to tank games for better draft position.

— jimblekimble (@jimblekimble99) March 13, 2024

Wemby, tell coach his job is to win…not tank games for a better draft position.

Even if the Spurs don’t play anything anymore, finishing the season on a good note could allow the roster to gain confidence heading into 2024-25. 

After all, winning never hurts players, even if the franchise has to fall in the draft as a result…