The Spurs have a 22-60 record in the '23-24 season, which is second from the bottom in the West, and have a good chance of getting the top pick again this year, but the Spurs may trade draft picks to get an instant player to complement the 20-year-old Wembanyama, and whoever joins the Spurs in the future cannot shake Wembanyama's core position. Wembanyama's debut season did not disappoint, he averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.6 blocks per game, including 30th in scoring, 8th in rebounds, and 1st in blocks, becoming the NBA's new block king, and also entered the list of best rookie and DPOY candidates, his future is exciting, and Wembanyama's rookie season may be the worst year of his career, which is enough to see how talented he is.
Popovich will retire as soon as the Spurs get on track, and he's 75 years old this year, the oldest active coach. In fact, Popovich had already retired, hoping to live a good life after retirement, but he didn't expect the league and the Spurs to arrange a new task for him, that is, to take Wembanyama to practice, as long as Wembanyama really becomes the league's dominant star, Popovich can return to the idyllic life like Zen master Phil Jackson.
Who will take over Popovich's coaching whip is also a relatively big suspense, in fact, Duncan is a more suitable choice, he is the greatest star in the history of the Spurs, and he also plays the No. 5 position, which can tap Wembanyama's potential. However, Duncan has rarely been seen since retiring, and it is unknown whether he will be willing to start a coaching career. Just recently, 48-year-old Duncan finally appeared, and his girlfriend Vanessa posted a photo of the family, but Duncan looked like a 60-year-old man, which is also embarrassing.
Duncan appeared with his girlfriend and daughter, he now has a dirty braid hairstyle, and he shouldn't take care of it often, which is also the stone Buddha we are familiar with, he never cares about his appearance, and he will not change if he has always been himself. But Duncan has only been retired from the NBA for eight years, and at 48 years old, he now looks like a 60-year-old, with a gray beard that is unrecognizable. However, although his face is much older, Duncan is very happy inside, he has a smile on his face, and he is very satisfied with his current life.
In fact, not only Duncan, but NBA celebrities such as Maddie, Exxon, Francis, etc., have either been fat or have gray hair and beard within a few years of quitting the NBA, which may be related to the physique of basketball players, who consume too much when they are young, so after retiring, even if they live a carefree life, they will age faster than those who are engaged in other industries.
Duncan's girlfriend Vanessa is 44 years old this year, she still looks very young, she and Duncan are not yet married, the two ushered in the crystallization of love in 2017, Duncan and Vanessa had a 12-year marriage before dating, he and his ex-wife have a son and a daughter.
Duncan may be the most underrated star in NBA history, although everyone thinks he is the most powerful forward, but Duncan has never been in the discussion of the Goat, in fact, Duncan is the greatest star of the 21st century so far, but he is usually too low-key and has too little influence compared to other superstars. Duncan has won five championships in his career, three FMVPs and two MVPs, a 15-time All-Star selection, a 15-time All-Defensive Team selection, a 15-time NBA All-Star selection, and a 19-year career with the Spurs, which is probably second only to Michael Jordan.