Spurs rookie Blake Wesley aims for big finish
San Antonio Spurs Blake Wesley drives on the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, Oct.9,2022. New Orleans Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs 111-97.DALLAS — For much of the NBA rank and file, the All-Star break is meant to be a time to relax.
To accomplish this, Wesley hunkered down with his trainer, the famed Joe Abunassar, whose past devotees have included the likes of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh and Kawhi Leonard. “It is what it is this year,” Wesley said. “I’m happy Jeremy got in. Whatever happens next year happens.” Sochan averaged 10 points on his way to a Rising Star slot. Rookie guard Malaki Branham has come on of late, averaging 18.1 points in February.“We’re great rookies,” Wesley said. “We get along with each other. Nobody hates each other. That can take you a long way.”Wesley went 25th overall out of Notre Dame. Sochan was the ninth pick. Malaki Branham was selected 20th from Ohio State.
“I just want to get better,” Wesley said. “We know we’re not going to make the playoffs. So take each game and get better and go on to the next one.”Heading into Thursday, Wesley had appeared in 11 consecutive games, logging double digit minutes in seven of them. “That’s the most aggressive he’s been,” coach Gregg Popovich said. “He made some great decisions. He didn’t let people jump on him. He just blew by them.”A return to the G League — where Wesley has logged 10 games with the Spurs’ affiliate in Austin — is not out of the question.Whatever the future holds, Wesley is up for it. He might not have been an official Rising Star, but he says he’s up for the challenge.
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