Spurs Could Benefit From Signing Sharpshooting Free Agent

The San Antonio Spurs seemingly have their young core. With Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, and Stephon Castle surrounding Victor Wembanyama, any moves the Spurs make from here on out will be to make their roster better, and fast.

While the Spurs likely aren't going all-in this year with championship aspirations in 2025, they are also moving away from a total rebuild. That's what drafting a generational talent can do.

With Castle and Sochan providing stifling defense but lacking in the shooting department (for now!) the Spurs could stand to bolster their wing position. Gary Trent Jr. is a career 38.6 percent three-point shooter who would fit right in.

Mar 9, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Official Dedric Taylor (21) hears from Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center. © Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Last season, the Spurs' fifth starter was Julian Champagnie, who does much of what Trent Jr. does, just at a lower level. Last season, Champagnie averaged 6.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists while shooting 36.5 percent from deep.

Compare that to Trent Jr, who posted 13.7/2.6/1.7 on 39.3 percent shooting. Granted, Trent Jr. is older and played a bigger role, but he could be a long-term piece for the Spurs.

One of the main drawing points when it comes to Trent is his history of splitting time between the starters and the second unit. If Harrison Ingram ends up being a stud or if the Spurs' young wings develop, Trent can return to the bench.

The Toronto Raptors seem intent on bringing him back, but the Spurs have the cap space to match or exceed any offer he is presented, and the draw of playing with Wembanyama might be too much to pass up.