No San Antonio Spurs player was happier for the arrival of Chris Paul than Jeremy Sochan
Jeremy Sochan arrived at Spurs media day earlier this week as camera ready as he could be. His hair was woven into tight braids and dyed a shade of pink only otherwise found in Willy Wonka ’s chocolate factory. Nobody who knows Sochan should have been surprised at his newest new look. For the 21-year-old firebrand of a forward, the start of a new season has always called for a fresh ‘do. “I just like trying new things,” Sochan said with his trademark gap-toothed grin.
The best Spurs coverage in Alamo City, delivered to your inbox The player who had posted such a propitious rookie season by simply playing on instinct looked lost. Sochan was occasionally grumpy and often frustrated. Sochan returned to the power forward slot in December, ending the season averaging 11.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists – all modest improvements over his first NBA season. By then, the psychological damage had been done.
Popovich, Spurs greet Harrison Barnes like long-lost love “We’ve been working on it,” Sochan said. “Getting my elbow higher, a little more arc.” If Popovich has specific expectations for Sochan this season, he is keeping them to himself for now. “I have great expectations for everybody,” Popovich said. “I want everybody to get better.” If nothing else, Sochan arrived for the start of his third NBA training camp in a better head space. The proof was on top of his head.
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