Carter Bryant

With the San Antonio Spurs facing elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Luke Kornet’s clearance to play eases the strain but does not end the scrutiny on how Victor Wembanyama’s minutes are managed. The young star’s fatigue and the Spurs’ frontcourt depth now sit at the center of the series.

Former Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan finds himself in a unique position during the NBA Finals, returning to San Antonio as a New York Knick while reflecting on his past and embracing a limited role.