Before I conceived the Spurs, I had a premonition that the division of Wenban Yama might be a difficult problem. Of course, the division was completed before the series of articles started. The literary class was placed in T2, which was the second team level, and was on par with many big shots, which was higher than most of the new generation of Xiaodengs - except at least the team that led the team to the finals. The reason for supporting this rating comes first from the data:

Average of 24.3 points + 11 rebounds + 3.7 assists + 1.1 steals + 3.8 blocks, with a real shooting percentage of 59.4%;

EPM ranked 5th, BPM ranked 6th, LEBRON ranked 7th;

"breakdown" is the first-class.

Then from the game view:

The terrifying basket protection area covers the most, and the shift in the center of gravity can still effectively interfere with the attack;

The super high shooting point brings absolute convenience to the development of the attack. The three-point shooting reached 9.5 times every 36 minutes, and the three-point shooting percentage increased to 35.2%, which is expected to become an epic killer in the area outside the free throw line to the top of the arc;

The receiving area is large and very reliable, which minimizes the difficulty of handling the defender after killing the ball, and is also a good strategy for teams with poor space like Spurs to get rid of the positional battle;

Wenban's career share exceeded 30% in the first two seasons, and the real shooting rate of nearly 60% in the second season supports the output, and its ability to digest the ball has entered the first echelon of the center.

Hardcore data and competition content, literary classes are all contributions of top stars. The major American media's holiday evaluations either put the literary class in the top 10 (even the top 5), or on the edge of the top 10, and the 2K value also gave it to the ninth place in the league. It can be said that the level of the literary class is generally recognized. Most of the fans who have watched the Wenpai competition were impressed by his unique talent and were convinced that this was an epoch-making genius.

The flaw is that Wenban only played 46 games in the 24-25 season. He is only in the second grade, has never played in the playoffs, and has no best team (the best defensive team does not equal the best team). It's hard to say that it's not stressful to put him at this level. If the rating is an award, the 24-25 season literary class should not be placed in front of Cunningham.

ratings are not awards, they focus more on the continuity of players' combat power and contribution. So the question about Wenban is just that will it become the norm for him to play 46 games in the season? I would be worried about his health and would not be too optimistic about his attendance expectations, but I would not believe that 46 games are the norm. This concern has led to a slightly reduced combat effectiveness of the literary team. Even so, he may still be worthy of the T2 rank.

So, I still insist on the initial division for the time being. Of course, the content of the competition in the

literary class cannot be perfect. With heavy front line, it is difficult for Wenban to take the ball deep. As the main attacker, the high center of gravity is naturally difficult to control mistakes. He has the problem of insufficient position in the lower set, which limits his output near the basket.

The adversariality and center of gravity are difficult to evaluate in a general way on the defensive end. Fatty and letters can push him into the game, but the Wenban may also be disturbed after being pushed out, and the same situation will also occur after being lifted out by the small man. If he has enough teammates with defensive ability above the level and he can get enough attendance, it will not be difficult for him to get many DPOYs.

Overall, the content that the literary team needs to improve on the offensive end is still far more than that on the defensive end. However, if Wenban's offensive positioning is consolidated after receiving the ball from one step outside the free throw line to the three-point line, there is no need to worry too much about the issue of independent breakthroughs, low posts and key positions with the ball. The Wenban doesn’t have to do everything, especially on the offensive end, and some content should belong to teammates.

Who will be the golden partner of the literary class?

This issue was heatedly discussed at the beginning of Wenban's entry into the league - Wenban's immediate combat power was too strong, and people could not wait to see him get results, and the Spurs did not have the lineup team and second star to match him at that time. Wassel is not at that level, and Paul signs it for the transition. A year has passed, the Spurs lineup has been built and new questions have emerged. In 24, the Spurs chose Castle, in 25, the trade came to Fox, and in the summer, Harper was selected again. The back line, which was originally worried, is now overflowing. This is not a problem of excessive rotation, because it is very likely that the expected positioning of these three people is not as simple as "rotation":

Fox, there is no need to talk about this. The Spurs brought him over and renewed the contract, and the original intention was to cooperate for a long time. The new season can only be Fox's first choice as the Spurs' backcourt; as the second-tier pick, Harper is also a defender whose technical characteristics are closer to the No. 1 concept, and must be the key training target of the Spurs, and may be regarded as a candidate for the long-term partner of Wenban Yama. If so, it is not appropriate to sit on the bench like Henderson next door for two years;

Castle, the fourth pick in 2024 + the best rookie of the year + the status of one grade, isn't it enough for him to securely start? You can at least find clear evidence that Castle goes to the bench. The overflowing talent of the Spurs back has brought the trouble of choice, and we haven't even mentioned Wassel's name yet. This may not be a "happy worries". Resource allocation overflow is acceptable at the stage where the total salary is controllable and there is no pursuit of record yet. Of course, the Spurs have no salary issues yet. Having a literary class allows them to win quickly is not the same as having to win quickly, so they can make do with the 25-26 season.

But in the longer term, the final answer to the back line always needs to be determined, so the first thing you think of is the breakup story between Fox and Halliburton. Another Ha-generation ball-holder, Harper is even worse in shooting than Halliburton. Will his partner Fox replicate the awkwardness of the Kings backcourt?

Of course, afterwards, the Kings' double point guard did not continue to play. It was not so much a conflict of technical characteristics, but rather a problem with the team system and personal positioning.. Fox proved that he was fine with Monk and Halliburton could match Nembhard. It’s time to try to find out if two point guards can be put together.

It will be even more awkward to put Castle in. Castle + Fox, Castle + Harper, it doesn't seem that the problem is big. The three of them are put together. Even though Castle's ability to match up is online, the Spurs' top scorer at 1-3 is Fox. It's too abstract. At present, the reasonable short-term rotation method is still the starting point of Fox + Castle, to ensure that the starting ball rights allocation and defensive matchup are no problem, and Harper is the substitute point guard first to spend time. Let’s look at the effects of Fox+Vinban, as well as the growth progress of Castle and Harper, and slowly determine the blueprint of the back line.

As for Vassel, he was a little embarrassed when facing Fox, Harper and Castle with higher talent. Vassel's only confidence is that he has a contract. 146 million yuan in five years determines that no matter how big the role he plays in the Spurs' future plans, his rotation status is guaranteed. But if Fox, Harper and Castle's performances meet expectations, it is still possible or even necessary to let Vassel try to make a fortune, sending away this big long-term contract, after all, the Spurs cannot invest unlimitedly on the back line.

The Spurs also have a lot of forward players. The difference from the back line is that the Spurs may believe that the future combination of the back line is already in the team, and it is only uncertain which two are. But the answer to who is the front line is more vague:

Barnes performs reliably, has counter-size body shape, fixed-point three-pointers and a little ball-holding ability, assisting small data and rebounding is an old problem, and it does not affect his roughly qualified starting level. But the veteran's identity and uncertain contract renewal have determined that Barnes can only accompany the starting stage of the Spurs, and the long-term answer depends on others;

Kelden Johnson is like Barnes' enthusiastic and energetic version of reducing his size, positioning the 3-4 position is short, and the 2-3 position is too unstable. His six-year performance basically proves that he cannot reach the starting level of the playoff team, which is available but not considered the answer;

As for Sohan, he is also another example of the "all-round and all-powerful" type of forward line. If the Spurs return to the high-level stage, Sohan is expected to compete for the league's best Mr. Scene. Suohan is in the fourth grade. If the contract renewal cannot be completed during this holiday, it will be another story about a talented striker who is nervous in the fourth grade. If you talk too much, you will be tears. I hope Suohan can really find a suitable position in the fourth grade.

The three people provide a good lower limit of the front line strength and thickness, but there is no particularly satisfactory upper limit yet. The Spurs also chose striker Carter Bryant with the No. 14 pick this year. This is a ruthless person. He has some 3D prospects. He may have a chance in the relatively open front line competition of the Spurs. In addition, Champany is also a useful rotation, and the Spurs have enough manpower in the front line.

The inside line is the easiest position for the Spurs. There is no need to talk about the

literary class. Cornett's performance in the playoffs this year is unforgettable, and his strength in protecting the basket exceeded his past impression. In the past, he played Void Guarding the basket, but now he is playing real. With Wenban and Cornett, the Spurs have the highest inside continuity. The question is just whether Cornet can only get it at this price.

Olynick is a distinctive countermeasure card, which is both shooting, holding the ball, and supporting the ball, and the parts he is not good at can be handed over to Wenban and the Spurs forward. Wenban and Olynick are very important as inside players who can shoot. Think about the Spurs' shooting ability in the backcourt and forward line, the Spurs' space environment may rely heavily on their restraint.

Overall, the Spurs have not yet left the stage of raising Gu with young talents. Confirm the core team and wait for young people to grow, the importance of being greater than the performance itself. This does not mean that the Spurs are not capable of fighting in the new season, but that it is always important to consolidate preparations in the initial stage of the team building process. The Spurs have been slow for many years, and at this time, they have been thinking about it repeatedly.