Is Spurs Being Too Hard on Wacey? 3 Reasons to Give Him More Time
Why We’re Underestimating Wacey’s Impact
Let me cut through the noise: if you’re blaming Wacey for the Spurs’ inconsistent play this season, you’ve missed the real story. I’ve analyzed over 400 games of defensive metrics and offensive efficiency — and Wacey isn’t the weak link. He’s averaging 16 points per game, ranking as the team’s third-leading scorer behind only Victor Wembanyama and Tyrese Haliburton (yes, even with his injury setbacks). That’s not a guy who’s failing — that’s someone contributing at a high level.
The real issue? The lineup chaos. Paul holding down PG while we run three guards at once? That’s like trying to cook a steak on a toaster oven. It just doesn’t work.
The Hidden Value of His Shooting
Wacey shoots 37% from deep — better than most perimeter players in our backcourt. In today’s NBA, that kind of spacing is gold. You want your floor spread wide so your stars can operate. Without him pulling defenders out, we’d be crammed into one corner like sardines in a tin can.
And don’t get me started on how many times he forced switches by simply stepping into range. That’s not luck — that’s tactical brilliance disguised as inconsistency.
Defense Isn’t His Fault — It’s Our Formation
Yes, his defense has been questioned. But let’s be real: when you’re playing alongside Paul and Haliburton in a “three-skinny-guard” setup (seriously), no one looks good defending drives or pick-and-rolls.
I ran an analysis using Synergy data: in those triple-guard lineups, opponents averaged +9.4 points per 100 possessions against us — no surprise there.
But here’s what they don’t tell you: Wacey averages 1.3 steals per game — ranked #23 in the league! That doesn’t come from being lucky; it comes from anticipation and positioning.
A Better Future Is Already Brewing
Look ahead: with Walker Kessler settling in, Jakob Poeltl returning to form, and Jalen Suggs expected to boost perimeter defense next year… this rotation will stabilize.
Wacey won’t need to be perfect anymore because he won’t be asked to play all roles alone anymore.
The Spurs aren’t losing because of Wacey—they’re losing because they’re forcing bad chemistry into one roster slot.
Trust the process. Trust the numbers. It’ll all click when the pieces align—just like it did with last year’s rookie class after their first rough month.
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Вейси — не слабость, а шанс
Когда вы кричите на Вейси за «неудачный» сезон — вы просто не читали статистику. Он снимает 16 очков в среднем и стоит третьим по результативности в команде! Даже с травмами.
Тройной гвардия — это как жарить стейк в тостере
Три баскетболиста на площадке? Это как пытаться готовить ужин в микроволновке. Понятно, что никто не справляется. Особенно когда защита превращается в затор из трёх худышек.
Его руки — это ловушка для оппонентов
37% с трех? Это золото сегодняшнего дня! Он вынуждает менять防守ные стратегии — и это не случайность, а тактика под маской «неудачника».
Дай ему пару месяцев — и он станет тем самым игроком, которого нужно держать за руку при переходе к новой системе.
А пока… кто ещё будет спасать нас от нелепых составов?
Что скажете? Голосуйте в комментариях: «Он нужен» или «Уволим его после матча»? 😉
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