Do the brothers remember Primo the player?
At the 2021 draft, he once caused a hot discussion. Some NBA teams and executives were not optimistic about him at all, and after the Spurs selected Primo with the No. 12 pick, there was a lot of doubt. Someone said bluntly: What is the Spurs doing here? Took the No. 12 pick but chose a 2-round show?
So what kind of performance does Primo, who has now entered the NBA, perform now? You know, his head coach is Popovich, who is known for his good use of people. Duncan and Parker Ginobili, these players, he has coached. In terms of basketball platoon deployment and employment, he has a high degree of achievement. Some fans believe that Popovich can "turn decay into magic" and train Primo to become the star of the future.
Today we take a look at Primo's recent performance.
In fact, Primo didn't play many games in the NBA. So far in the new season, he has only played 8 games for the Spurs. He averaged 7.4 minutes per game, averaged 1.4 shots per game, hit 0.8 shots, was able to score 2 points, 0.8 boards, 0.5 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.5 blocks, shooting 54.5% from the field and 50% from three-point range.
Primo had a good performance against the Suns on December 7, scoring 5 points, 2 rebounds, 3 steals and 4 blocks. According to statistics, primo became Howard, the second 18-year-old player in NBA history to contribute at least 4 blocks and 3 steals in a single game.
Popovich believes that Primo is still very young and that he needs to get better in terms of technique and body type.
Popovich also mentioned the strengths of Primo, who, although young, has a calm and mature beyond the rookie, I like this type of player, he is emotionally stable and loves to play.
At the Spurs, Popovich didn't give Primo much of a chance, choosing to send him down to the development league to play.
Primo played for the Austin Spurs today, he played 30 minutes, had 11 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, and helped the team win 112:99 against Sioux Falls Sky Power, a wave of 6 consecutive wins!
Popovich said that depending on the situation of the team, Primo would be recalled if necessary to give him a chance to play.
Nowadays, the NBA is affected by the epidemic and injuries, and many teams have a shortage of manpower and run to the development league to sign people. This is also an opportunity for Primo. The lad is ready, and in a few days Popovich will focus on you.
Remember, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared.