Spurscast Ep. 737: Draft Prospects in March Madness, Kyrie Irving Compliments Wemby’s Defense

In the latest episode, Spurscast host Paul Garcia is joined by Project Spurs writer Benjamin Bornstein to discuss draft prospects in March Madness (1:55). From there, the Spurs’ last two games are reviewed (21:25), as well as a quote from Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving on Victor Wembanyama’s defense and defensive player of the year candidacy (24:55). 

Topics from the episode:

March Madness draft prospects Bornstein discusses:

• Cody Williams (Colorado)
• Stephon Castle (UConn)
• Donovan Clingan (UConn)
• Cam Spencer (UConn)
• Tristen Newton (UConn)
• Kyle Filipowski (Duke)
• Zach Edey (Purdue)
• Trey Alexander (Creighton)
• Pelle Larson (Arizona)
• Terrence Shannon Jr. (Illinois)
• Reed Sheppard (Kentucky)
• Rob Dillingham (Kentucky)
• Dalton Knecht (Tennessee)

The Spurs’ last two games

Sunday the Spurs defeated the Brooklyn Nets in overtime in Austin, TX. Wembanyama had a monster game with 33 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, and 7 blocks. 

The Spurs then hosted the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday in San Antonio, and though it was a close game, Dallas ended up holding on for the win.

While Wembanyama and Luka Doncic each had a tough night shooting the ball, they both still filled the stat sheet with Wembanyama tallying 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 blocks, while Doncic finished with 18 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds.

Kyrie Irving on Wemby’s Defense

After the game Tuesday, Irving had some unique comments about Wembanyama’s timing on defense and how he protects the rim. From there, Irving went on to say how Wembanyama should be a strong Defensive Player of the Year candidate. 

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