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The Spot Up Pod

The official podcast of the Spot Up Shot newsletter with a focus on the San Antonio Spurs and NBA. thespotupshot.substack.com

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27:17

Ep.19: A New Starting Lineup Question

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2024/12/17

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs’ last 2 games against the Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves. (0:30)* The Spurs through 26 games. (5:25)* Should the Spurs start Stephon Castle or Jeremy Sochan? (9:35)* December 15 brings the NBA trade deadline closer. (20:25)Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Get full access to The Spot Up Shot at thespotupshot.substack.com/subscribe

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32:11

Ep. 18: Castle's Drives and the Spurs in First Quarters

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2024/12/10

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs’ last 4 games against the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings, and New Orleans Pelicans. (0:30)* Zach Collins and Keldon Johnson joining Tre Jones on the injured list. (4:35)* Chris Paul moving up to 2nd in all-time assists, Victor Wembanyama winning the Defensive player of the month for the Western Conference, and Wemby and Stephon Castle being nominated for other monthly awards. (6:40)* Castle

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31:52

Ep. 17: The Spurs Through 20 Games

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2024/12/03

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs’ last 6 games against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz (twice), Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Sacramento Kings. (00:35)* Jeremy Sochan returning from injury soon, and Tre Jones going back to the injured list. As well as Harrison Barnes winning the Western Conference player of the week award and the importance of the upcoming NBA Cup game against Phoenix. (4:30)* The Spurs on both ends of

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26:39

Ep. 16: Wemby's Big Week with a 50-Point Night

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2024/11/18

In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs’ last 4 games against the Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks. (00:45)* The Math Game for the Spurs in 3-point, free throw, and 2-point scoring. (04:24)* Victor Wembanyama’s big week, where he scored a career high 50 points against the Wizards. (11:58)* Devin Vassell bringing instant offense off the bench for the Spurs. (17:35)* The rookie Stephon Castle continuing

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32:20

Ep. 15: The Spurs Through 10 Games

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2024/11/11

In an all new episode of the Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses the following topics:* A rundown of the San Antonio Spurs’ last 4 games against the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz (00:48)* Devin Vassell’s return from injury (03:37)* Injuries for Jeremy Sochan, Tre Jones, and Malaki Branham (06:10)* The defense through 10 games (09:10)* The offense though 10 games (13:34)* Victor Wembanyama in 10 games this season (18:10)* Stephon Castle in 10 games

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31:59

Ep. 14: Spurs' Defense & Offense Through 6 Games

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2024/11/04

In this episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia reviews the San Antonio Spurs' recent performances early in the NBA season. He discusses the team's last 4 game results, highlighting their defensive strengths and offensive struggles. Key player performances, including Victor Wembanyama and Jeremy Sochan, are analyzed, along with contributions from the bench. The episode concludes with a look ahead at upcoming games for the Spurs.Click Ahead00:33 The last 4 games vs Houston, Oklahoma City, Utah,

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30:16

Ep. 13: A Loss in Dallas, A Win Over Houston

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2024/10/28

In this episode of the Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia reviews the San Antonio Spurs' start to the NBA season, discussing their performance in two games against the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets. He provides detailed insights into individual player performances, including Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, Harrison Barnes, Chris Paul, and Stephon Castle, while also analyzing the team's defensive strategies and overall gameplay. The episode concludes with a look at the bench contributions and the

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18:35

Ep. 12: On to the Regular Season

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2024/10/21

In this episode of the Spot Up Pod, Paul Garcia discusses the San Antonio Spurs' regular season roster, the impact of team options on young players like Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, and Blake Wesley, and he shares overall takeaways from the preseason. He emphasizes the importance of the upcoming season for these players and the team's focus on defense as they prepare for the regular season opener.Click Ahead00:26 Who made the regular season roster?02:54 How do the team options impact Jeremy

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15:09

Ep. 11: Takeaways from 3 Preseason Games

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2024/10/14

In this episode, Paul Garcia discusses the San Antonio Spurs' preseason performance, focusing on the potential starting lineup, key players who have emerged, and the team's emphasis on defense during training camp. He analyzes the contributions of players like Julian Champagnie, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Blake Wesley, while also highlighting the importance of defensive strategies as the team prepares for the upcoming season.Click Ahead00:00 Who will be in the starting lineup on opening night?01:55

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9:09

Ep. 10: Wemby, Chris Paul to Appear in First...

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2024/10/09

In this conversation, Paul Garcia discusses the San Antonio Spurs' preseason basketball, focusing on key players returning to the lineup, particularly Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul. He analyzes what rookie Stephon Castle had to say after practice Tuesday, highlighting Castle adapting to the NBA and his on-ball defense. Additionally, Garcia reacts to Riley Minix sharing his experiences as a rookie, learning from veterans, and working on a quicker release of his 3-point shot.Click Ahead00:00 Wemby,

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16:40

Ep. 9: Spurs vs Thunder Preseason Observations

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2024/10/08

In this episode, Paul Garcia reviews the San Antonio Spurs' first preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, discussing key player performances, and Stephon Castle’s first rookie game. He emphasizes the importance of not overvaluing preseason game statistics while highlighting individual player contributions.Click Ahead00:00 Preseason Game Overview02:28 Julian Champagnie05:38 Harrison Barnes06:13 Jeremy Sochan07:24 Stephon Castle10:31 Malaki Branham11:22 Blake Wesley12:31 Mamu14:15 Riley

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15:15

Ep. 8: Spurs to be Without 6 Players for Preseason...

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2024/10/07

In this episode, Paul Garcia discusses the latest updates on the San Antonio Spurs as they prepare for their first preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Key topics include injury reports, insights from Coach Pop regarding the starting lineup, and a focus on rookie Stephon Castle and his role within the team. Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes also discussed Castle, as well as other topics in training camp. Finally, Keldon Johnson talked about what he worked on this offseason.Click Ahead00:00

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20:59

Ep. 7: Training Camp Begins

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2024/10/04

In this episode, Paul Garcia discusses the latest developments from the San Antonio Spurs' training camp, including insights from players, and the impact of new additions like Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes. Players such as Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, rookie Stephon Castle, and Malaki Branham are highlighted, showcasing their growth and contributions to the team, as they prepare for the upcoming season.Click Ahead00:00 Training Camp Insights01:15 Lineups03:14 Wemby08:11 Chris Paul10:47

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16:33

Ep. 6: Spurs Injury Updates Before Training Camp Begins

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2024/09/28

In this episode, Paul Garcia discusses the latest injury updates for the San Antonio Spurs, focusing on Devin Vassell's absence and the implications for the team's lineup. He explores potential replacements for Vassell, including Keldon Johnson, Stephon Castle, Julian Champagnie, and Malaki Branham, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, Garcia comments on recent roster moves, including the signing and subsequent waiving of Jameer Nelson Jr., and the possibility of signing Nathan

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20:50

Episode 5: Navigating Team Options and Twitter...

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2024/09/23

In this episode, Paul Garcia discusses the upcoming decisions the San Antonio Spurs must make regarding team options for Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley. He analyzes the implications of exercising or declining the options and the potential impact on the roster. The conversation then shifts to answering Twitter questions from fans, covering topics such as the point guard rotation, Jeremy Sochan's role, and the competition for minutes among young players. The episode concludes with a look ahead to

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18:43

Spurs Waive Jamaree Bouyea and Twitter Questions Round 1

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2024/09/16

In this episode, let’s go through the recent news of the San Antonio Spurs waiving Jamaree Bouyea and the implications for the team's roster. Let’s also explore potential candidates for the open two-way contract and I answered fan questions regarding player roles and expectations for the upcoming season. Finally, the conversation highlights the competitive landscape of the Western Conference and the Spurs' challenges for the season ahead.Click Ahead00:00 Spurs Waive Jamaree Bouyea01:59 Options for

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22:26

In Further Detail: Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes'...

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2024/09/07

In this episode of the Spot Up Pod, let’s revisit three pieces I wrote during the off-season, focusing on Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes. From analyzing their stats and go-to shots from last season, to providing additional observations. For Barnes, I highlighted his low fouling rate and post-up ability. For Paul, I discussed his steals and deflections numbers. Finally, I also examined their go-to shots, including Paul's mid-range jumper and Barnes' corner threes.Click Ahead* Paul and Barnes’ offense

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15:36

Early Lineup Predictions

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2024/08/29

Back on July 12, I wrote about an early San Antonio Spurs rotation outlook. Since then, my prediction hasn’t changed as much on who will be in the San Antonio Spurs’ core rotation. In this episode, I’ll be addressing a number of early lineup questions.Here are the topics for this episode:* Players most likely to start and be part of the 9-man core rotation (0:40)* My early prediction for the 10-man rotation (4:18)* Stephon Castle in the starting lineup (7:10)* Keldon Johnson in the starting lineup

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13:48

The San Antonio Spurs' Roster in Late August

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2024/08/25

In this episode of the Spot Up Pod, we’ll explore which players are on the San Antonio Spurs’ roster, and the three players who are trying to earn a permanent roster spot.The big questions in this episode:* Who are the 21 players on the roster, and what types of contracts do they have? (0:30)* What if one of the three training camp invites has an impressive preseason? Who might the Spurs look at waiving to open a roster spot for that player? (7:30)* Why hasn’t Nathan Mensah been signed to a training

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