Pounding the Rock: for San Antonio Spurs fans

The San Antonio Spurs have launched the next phase of their rebuild after trading for De'Aaron Fox at the deadline. Kick back as we discuss our first impressions of the one-time All-Star, expectations for Devin Vassell, the strange decision to continue starting Chris Paul, and whether fans should be troubled about Victor Wembanyama's fitness.Make sure to subscribe, leave us an honest review, and share the podcast with a friend if you enjoyed what you heard! Don't forget to follow us on social media, either! And if you want us to address a specific topic on a future episode, always feel free to shoot us a DM, send us an email, or leave a comment below! Thanks so much for tuning in y'all!The Vic-And-Roll is a reader-funded publication. To receive new posts and support my work, please consider a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vicandroll.substack.com/subscribe

Noah Magaro-George and Gabe Esquivel discuss the development of Victor Wembanyama, how Mitch Johnson has managed as the interim head coach, fan-favorite trade deadline targets, and whether Stephon Castle should continue starting once Jeremy Sochan returns. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vicandroll.substack.com/subscribe

Noah Magaro-George and Gabe Esquivel recap the most interesting quotes from Coach Popovich and the players at Spurs Media Day and Training Camp with a game of Something, Nothing, or Everything. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vicandroll.substack.com/subscribe

Noah Magaro-George and Gabe Esquivel discuss the 2024 NBA Draft, Free Agent signings, roster moves, trades, California Classic, and Las Vegas Summer League in a comprehensive Spurs Offseason Recap. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vicandroll.substack.com/subscribe

Noah Magaro-George and Gabe Esquivel discuss the most divisive lottery prospects linked to San Antonio, recent rumors surrounding the Spurs, and dream draft-night scenarios for PATFO. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vicandroll.substack.com/subscribe

Noah Magaro-George and Gabe Esquivel answer questions about the Spurs from all across social media in their first-ever mailbag episode. Tune in as they discuss trade ideas for San Antonio, draft prospects, and impending roster decisions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vicandroll.substack.com/subscribe

Noah Magaro-George and Gabe Esquivel discuss more burning topics around Spurs Nation, including free agent targets, who the front office should protect in the event of an expansion draft, and which talented lottery prospects make the most sense for San Antonio. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vicandroll.substack.com/subscribe

Noah Magaro-George and Gabe Esquivel discuss the hottest topics around the San Antonio Spurs Nation, including misconceptions about Victor Wembanyama, which members of the young core are potential keepers, and how the front office should approach their starting point guard situation this summer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vicandroll.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to a brand-new San Antonio Spurs podcast brought to you by Noah Magaro-George. We hope you join us as we discuss the Silver and Black this season.

The Spurs have gone 3-1 over the last week, showing encouraging resilience after an 11-game losing streak sent them spiraling into last place in the Western Conference. With Keldon Johnson snapping his cold spell, Devin Vassell emerging as the closer, and three days off to recover, practice, and watch film, San Antonio has appeared more connected on both ends of the court. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek hop back into the virtual studio to talk about the turnaround and dissect whether or not the Silver and Black can sustain their recent success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs are in the middle of an unmitigated nosedive after winning just one game during the entire month of November. San Antonio has dropped to 6-16 and 14th place in the Western Conference as youth, injuries, and inexperience have plagued them on both ends of the court. Though Keldon Johnson can't seem to shake a career-worst slump, Devin Vassell has stepped up as the leading scorer for this rebuilding franchise. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek hop on the mic to discuss why the Silver and Black find themselves in this situation and why fans should be patient with the developmental process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs are 5-6 to start the season, and they have exceeded expectations with encouraging performances against surefire playoff contenders on what has been an unforgiving opening slate. Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell have made monumental developmental strides, Tre Jones and Jakob Poeltl have provided a steadying presence in the starting lineup, and San Antonio has surprised opponents with the pace and fluidity of their read-and-react motion offense. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek hop on the mic to discuss how the Silver and Black have overachieved as nightly underdogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs are less than 24 hours away from kicking off their 2022-2023 regular-season campaign. Though there are a few familiar faces across the roster, PATFO made plenty of new additions via the draft, free agency, and one blockbuster trade. The Silver and Black have fully committed to a rebuild, so tune in as Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek break down each player and make predictions for the 82-game journey that lies ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs are in the heat of training camp after hosting their annual media day, and there is no shortage of news surrounding the team. From a Keldon Johnson shoulder injury and rookies adjusting in a new environment to veterans leading a young team and head coach Gregg Popovich setting realistic expectations, the Silver and Black are on their way to prepping for the first year of an all-out rebuild. Tune in as Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek explore the notable quotes from around the organization and reveal their expectations for every player on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From trading Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks to adding five rookies to their already young roster, the San Antonio Spurs have made a noticeable shift towards a full throttle rebuild this summer. Though PATFO have saved most of their abundance of cap space by playing it safe in the free agent market, they have made multiple moves on the fringes that have brought their roster to maximum capacity. Tune in as Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek decide who the Silver and Black should cut as they prepare for another riveting regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs have finally returned from Summer League, and while they only went 1-4 in Las Vegas, there were plenty of promising signs from youngsters across the roster. Blake Wesley showed off his blistering first step, Josh Primo was automatic from beyond the arc, Malaki Branham flashed his throwback midrange game, and Dominick Barlow put his unique physical tools on display. Tune in as Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek break down how the Silver and Black performed in Sin City, and stick around for quick-hitters on every offseason move from PATFO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs executed their first monumental move of the offseason as they traded Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks on the day before free agency began. PATFO received three first-rounders, a pick swap, and a salary filler in Danilo Gallinari while signaling the organization is all in on a rebuild. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek hop on the mic to discuss all the details of the blockbuster deal and how it impacts the Silver and Black as they prepare for another season under head coach Gregg Popovich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs selected a trio of high upside rookies with each of their first round picks at the 2022 NBA Draft, but what do Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, and Blake Wesley bring to the table? PATFO stuck to their recent philosophy of BPA as they filled a position of need while adding a couple of swingmen to an already crowded backcourt. The Silver and Black also snagged a handful of intriguing players off the undrafted free agent market. Tune in as Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek break down each prospect and hand out grades for each pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs are less than 48 hours from the 2022 NBA Draft, and all their scouting, workouts, and interviews will culminate into three first-round selections and an early-second-rounder. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek are joined by Benjamin Bornstein to take part in a miniature mock draft where they select their favorite targets for the 9th, 20th, 25th, and 38th picks. Tune in as they break down Jalen Duren. Jeremy Sochan, E.J. Liddell, MarJon Beauchamp, and a handful of other intriguing prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs are a little more than a week away from the 2022 NBA Draft, and they have several decisions in front of them as the franchise prepares for another year of retooling. Although there are rumblings of PATFO looking to trade the 20th and 25th picks to move up in this class, there are a handful of players worth gambling on should the Silver and Black stand pat. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek are joined by Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation to evaluate Jaden Hardy, Jalen Williams, Ryan Rollins, and how the good guys should approach this draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs own the 9th, 20th, 25th, and 38th picks in the 2022 NBA Draft, and they will have an abundance of options in front of them come June 23rd. PATFO have identified plenty of talented pieces over the past couple of seasons but they are still in search of an organizational cornerstone. Dejounte Murray has cemented himself as an All-Star, Keldon Johnson has shown promising flashes of scoring potential, and the Silver and Black could take a few upside swings. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek are joined by Rafael Barlowe of Locked On NBA Big Board to break down Leonard Miller, Nikola Jovic, and Ousmane Dieng. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs sent a handful of representatives to the annual Draft Combine in Chicago last week. From Jeremy Sochan and Tari Eason to Patrick Baldwin Jr. and John Butler, San Antonio met with several promising prospects. PATFO own the 9th, 20th, 25th, and 38th picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. But which players make the most sense for what they are trying to build in the 2-1-0? Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek break down first and second-round targets, and discuss what they would do if they were part of the Silver and Black brass. Please consider donating to the families impacted by the shooting at Robb Elementary School by following this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mtdrdc-texas-elementary-school-shooting-victims-fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs are officially picking ninth in the 2022 NBA Draft after the ping pong balls sealed their fate at the Lottery on Wednesday night. Despite failing to leap into the top four and a guaranteed shot at Chet Holmgren or Paolo Banchero, PATFO will still have plenty of talented youngsters worth betting on with their highest selection since choosing Tim Duncan first overall in 1997. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek are joined by Richard Stayman of Mavs Draft to break down Keegan Murray, AJ Griffin, and Jalen Duren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs are in the thick of Draft Season as the second round of the NBA Playoffs is under way. PATFO are in the Lottery for a third straight year with the ninth-best odds at landing the number one overall pick. Although they have a 20.3% chance of jumping into the top four, there should be several promising prospects available at a position of need if the ping pong balls don't bounce in their favor. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek welcome Keandre of Hoop Intellect onto the podcast to break down Tari Eason, Jeremy Sochan, and Kendall Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs are entering Draft Season as the second round of the NBA Playoffs begin. PATFO find themselves in the Lottery for a third consecutive year with the ninth-best odds at landing the number one overall pick. Although Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, and Jabari Smith Jr. headline the 2022 Class, there are plenty of promising prospects for them to choose from should the lottery balls bounce as expected. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek welcome Corey Tulaba of No Ceilings onto the podcast to break down Shaedon Sharpe, Bennedict Mathurin, and Johnny Davis on the off chance the Silver and Black select another guard to bolster their backcourt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Spurs season is in the books after San Antonio fell to the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the Western Conference Play-In Tournament last Wednesday. There were several peaks and valleys for the Silver and Black, many of which came in the form of player development from Dejounte Murray, Keldon Johnson, and Devin Vassell. Although the good guys finished with a 34-48 record, they will have a chance to improve upon what was an encouraging first year of a youth-driven rebuild when the offseason begins. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek take a look back at some of their preseason predictions and discuss how PATFO should proceed this Summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs have officially punched their ticket into the postseason for a date with the New Orleans Pelicans in round one of the Western Conference play-in tournament. Gregg Popovich and company are 7-3 in their last ten contests as they have taken advantage of a favorable schedule to gain some much-needed momentum. Though Dejounte Murray has been on the sidelines, Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell, Tre Jones, and Zach Collins have played their best basketball of the season, giving fans hope for a potential playoff run. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek discuss the strides around the roster and preview the impending play-in matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs are still within striking distance of the play-in tournament with nine games remaining on their schedule, and the discourse around the fanbase has grown as divisive as ever. San Antonio could have an outside shot at a top-three draft pick in a top-heavy draft class or fight for a first-round matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek discuss some of the top college prospects participating in March Madness and check in on Josh Primo and Josh Richardson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Head coach Gregg Popovich has finally secured the NBA's all-time regular-season wins record as the Spurs inch closer to the play-in tournament. There is still plenty of season left on San Antonio's schedule but they are faced with a handful of difficult decisions as the first genuine year of their rebuild comes to a close. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek break down how Doug McDermott and Zach Collins factor into the future of the franchise and discuss whether the Silver and Black should be striving for the postseason or padding their lottery odds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs are 24-40 as they embark on the final leg of their regular-season schedule with hopes of making the Western Conference play-in tournament. Dejounte Murray has only improved after his first NBA All-Star nod, putting together one of the best months of his career in February. Meanwhile, the shocking trade deadline deal that sent Derrick White to the Boston Celtics has already paid off as Lonnie Walker IV has exploded onto the scene as a high-scoring sixth man. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek break down all the individual successes across the roster, and why the Silver can't seem to close out tight contests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs are 23-36 and in the middle of the Rodeo Road Trip as they have finally reached the All-Star Break. Although Dejounte Murray is set to play in the main event this weekend alongside household names like Nikola Jokic, Ja Morant, and LeBron James, several other worthy candidates from around the roster were excluded from the Three-Point Competition, Dunk Contest, Skills Challenge, and Rising Stars Game. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek discuss whether Doug McDermott, Keldon Johnson, and Devin Vassell were snubbed by the league, and which youngster could become the next All-Star for your Silver and Black. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs took the NBA by surprise on Thursday as they were wheeling and dealing players at the trade deadline. Rather than stand pat like they have so many times before, general manager Brian Wright picked up the phone and added a handful of veterans and draft capital that could alter the franchise for years to come. Though parting ways with Derrick White, Drew Eubanks, and Thaddeus Young was tough, the Silver and Black opened a world of possibilities by collecting picks and maintaining salary cap flexibility. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek discuss every deal leading up to the deadline and their implications as the franchise navigates a rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dejounte Murray has continued his stellar breakout campaign with more than half of the season in the books. Not only has the 25-year-old point guard broken the franchise record for triple-doubles, but he garnered the first Western Conference Player of the Month nomination of his career in January. Although the Spurs are near the bottom of the standings, Murray has stuffed the stat sheet on a nightly basis while keeping the good guys from bottoming out. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek welcome Mat Issa of Basketball News onto the podcast to make the cases for and against Dejounte Murray receiving his first All-Star appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs have continued to slide in the Western Conference standings over the last week as they went 1-3 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers. Dejounte Murray and Jakob Poeltl have done all the heavy lifting for San Antonio, but the rest of the roster can't seem to match their two-way proficiency. Devin Vassell is starting to heat up, Zach Collins is making the rounds in the G League, and head coach Gregg Popovich is closing in on the all-time regular-season wins record. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek discuss all the latest news and trade rumblings as the All-Star Game approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a rough start to the new year, San Antonio has finally seen all their players return from health and safety protocols. The Silver and Black are fully intact for the first time this season. But the front office has shuffled the deck, trading Bryn Forbes to the Nuggets for Juancho Hernangomez, cash considerations, and a 2028 second-rounder. Zach Collins has joined the Austin Spurs after 17 months away from competitive basketball, and head coach Gregg Popovich has continued tinkering with rotations. Noah Magaro-George and Damien Bartonek discuss all the recent news and if they were too quick to dismiss Dejounte Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs are rapidly falling in the Western Conference standings, going 1-8 over their last nine games as health and safety protocols have ravaged their roster. Dejounte Murray has cemented himself within the All-Star conversation, Josh Primo is flashing tantalizing two-way potential as a spot-starter, and head coach Gregg Popovich has done an admirable job of juggling this shorthanded San Antonio squad. Damien Bartonek joins Noah Magaro-George to discuss whether or not the Silver and Black can recover from their recent cold spell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs finally snapped their six-game losing streak, going 4-2 over the last two weeks while playing some of their best basketball of the season. Jakob Poeltl is anchoring a dangerous San Antonio defense, Derrick White is beginning to break out of his slump, Dejounte Murray is emerging as an All-Star candidate, and head coach Gregg Popovich is inching closer to capturing the all-time wins record. Damien Bartonek joins Noah Magaro-George to discuss how the Silver and Black are turning things around in the 2-1-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Silver and Black went winless on a Western Conference gauntlet against the Mavericks, Lakers, Clippers, and Timberwolves, finding themselves near the bottom of the standings as they approach perhaps the most difficult portion of their '21-'22 regular-season schedule. Although San Antonio kept things competitive over the first couple of weeks, they have failed match the intensity and shooting prowess of their opponents as of late. J.R Wilco joins Noah Magaro-George to discuss the which players have and haven't lived up to expectations, why the Spurs are struggling, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs went 2-1 this week after stumbling out of the gates to start the season, and it finally looks like San Antonio is beginning to figure things out on both sides of the court, even without Jakob Poeltl. Although they dropped a winnable game down the stretch to a bottom-dwelling Oklahoma City team, the Silver and Black followed their disappointing performance with a season-high 136 points in a victory over the Kings. Marilyn Dubinski joins Noah Magaro-George to talk about Dejounte Murray's continued breakout, Derrick White's offensive struggles, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs are now 2-6 after a grueling start to their regular-season schedule, and while their play has been better than their record might indicate, this young roster still has much to learn about closing games. Dejounte Murray has taken over as San Antonio's go-to guy down the stretch, but no one else has lent the sixth-year floor general a helping hand. Damien Bartonek joins Noah Magaro-George to break down how the Silver and Black have performed and their outlook after losing Jakob Poeltl to health and safety protocols. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs are 1-3 one week into the season, and the team is already starting to answer question about their remodeled roster. There have been some superb team efforts and a few disappointing endings early on, but San Antonio seems committed to locking down opponents and pushing the pace behind a full-throttle youth movement. Damien Bartonek joins Noah Magaro-George to discuss how the Silver and Black fared after a difficult opening slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spurs are less than eight hours away from kicking off their 2021-2022 regular season campaign. And while there are plenty of familiar faces across the roster, San Antonio made plenty of new additions through the draft, free agency, and trades. The Silver and Black have gone full speed ahead with their youth movement, so tune in as Noah Magaro-George breaks down each player and key statistics ahead of another 82-game journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices