Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses: (01:05) The San Antonio Spurs' thrilling overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday afternoon. (05:04) What stood out from what Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie said after the game? (06:30) The game Wemby, Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, and Julian Champagnie had, and who some of the key defenders were for each player. (11:51) The kind of game Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cameron Johnson had for Denver, and how the Spurs defended them. (16:58) Looking at how the Spurs haven't been tested lately in crunch time, Wemby's endurance, what it would mean for the Spurs or Oklahoma City Thunder to draw Denver in the playoffs, and where the Spurs stand in the race for the best record in the league. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid to discuss: (03:52) The San Antonio Spurs blowing out the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, and Milwaukee Bucks to stretch their winning streak to 8 games. (21:14) How Victor Wembanyama has been scoring more often in the paint, with eight double-digit paint scoring games in a row. (27:54) Wemby's case for MVP over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic. Also, why Wemby playing fewer minutes than the other three players might hurt his case. (40:41) Looking at Keldon Johnson moving into the frontrunner position according to Vegas for the 6th Man of the Year award. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the most recent edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark following yet another Spurs win, this time in a 110-107 slugfest in Toronto. Producer of Small Market Bias Tyler Prince joined the show once again to discuss a game that wasn’t necessarily pretty, but a tenth consecutive win nonetheless. San Antonio was outrebounded, committed more turnovers and missed 10 of their 23 free-throw attempts (including a bunch in the fourth quarter), but it was the hot shooting from the perimeter that carried the day. We also got a little sidetracked by a discussion about the 65-game rule. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the most recent edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time following an emphatic 114-103 Spurs win over the league-leading Pistons in Detroit. Producer of Small Market Bias Tyler Prince joined the show once again to discuss Devin Vassell’s explosive offensive performance, Victor Wembanyama’s otherworldly display of defense, Steph Castle’s all-around game and lockdown of Cade Cunningham, and a lot more. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew and Trevor get into San Antonio's strong run into the break, impressive wins over the Lakers and Warriors to send them out on a high note, and the emergence of Carter Bryant. Then, after the break, they get into De'Aaron Fox's last-minute selection as an All Star before saying farewell to Jeremy Sochan. Episode produced by Tyler Prince. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf talk Spurs-Rockets Part III and the impressive nature of San Antonio's statement win against its I-10 foes. Topics included: Dylan Harper's abuse of Reed Sheppard in the fourth quarter Steph Castle's defense on Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant Keldon Johnson's massive game off the bench (again) All things Victor Wembanyama Mitch Johnson's defensive adjustments Then after the break, the guys jump into the latest news regarding Jeremy Sochan and the request from his camp to explore potential trade suitors ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for the midway-point mailbag, and a big thank you to Tyler Prince for helping facilitate the proceedings. Show topics include: The Jeremy Sochan situation in San Antonio and what that looks like moving forward The slow but steady emergence of Carter Bryant How Spurs fans should feel about this season Ball knowledge And, oh yeah, trade-deadline talk! Please rate, review, subscribe if you enjoyed the show! See ya next time! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who joined live for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time following a 111-106 Spurs loss to the Rockets. It was never going to be as easy as the first half appeared to be for San Antonio, especially on the second night of a back-to-back on the road against a team you know is going to turn things into a wrestling match. And still, one of the next steps this Spurs team has to take is figuring out how to hang on to these leads against good teams. Once the postseason comes around, that is going to be a necessary trait. In this episode, we discussed San Antonio blowing a 16-point lead, the offense sticking, Wemby struggling, Reed Sheppard leading the Houston charge, and much more in the post-postgame show. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned into the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time following a 119-98 loss to the Thunder that featured a handful of items from the ‘You Can’t Afford To Do That Against This Team’ list I just created. Poor shooting, turnovers, sloppy execution — they all reared their ugly heads, not necessarily all night long, but certainly in high-leverage situations. Against the defending champs, after already beating them three times this season, in Oklahoma City, nothing but peak performance was going to work. Because as we all witnessed, that team and those fans were out for blood. The chippiness was palpable, though we love that stuff regardless of game outcome. We talked about all of that, plus the current two-dimensionality of the absence without Devin Vassell, the need for a more assertive De’Aaron Fox, and the future of this matchup. Not sure if there will be a playoff series between these two this postseason, but man it would be fun. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned into the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a 1-1 back-to-back in Boston and Minneapolis that reflected well the ebbs and flows of January dog days. It also showed how matchups can dictate the course of an entire 48-minute game, and how a flight from one city to the next can mean the difference in your best player getting to his spots with ease and being pushed off them in a fist fight. Personnel and physicality matter, and when the temperature is cranked up, it’s the tiny details you may not even think about in real time that can make a massive difference in a close game. We talked about it all! For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Trevor Zickgraf jump into a conversation about the re-emergence of Jeremy Sochan in the Spurs' rotation before talking about Mitch Johnson's decision tree when it comes to those lineups. Then, after the break, a conversation about how important Devin Vassell has been to the team's success this season, and thoughts about the type of approach San Antonio should be taking as the countdown to the trade deadline keeps ticking. Episode produced by Tyler Prince. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time after a relatively smooth 123-113 Spurs win over the Pacers in Indy despite the absences of Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell. The three-headed guard attack once again took center stage, as it has all season whenever Wemby has been forced out due to injury. De’Aaron Fox went for 24 points, Stephon Castle pitched in 19, and Dylan Harper dropped 22 off the bench to provide a full 48 minutes of ball-handling stability, which is invaluable against the pesky perimeter defenders employed in Indiana. Remember when San Antonio’s point guard rotation was Tre Jones, Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley? Remember the ‘Point Sochan’ experiment? What a difference a year and some change can make. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, then downloading the Substack app. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. You can also now watch and listen on your desktop or laptop (thank you, Substack!). If you do miss a show, fear not. Full episodes, including Q&A with the live chat at the end of each, will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next morning, and the abridged version will be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time live from the Frost Bank Center after a brutal 127-114 Spurs loss to the Utah Jazz. It was a classic trap game situation — returning home for a three-game homestand after more than a month of taxing travel — and San Antonio fell right into it. This serves as yet another reminder there’s a ton of talent all across the NBA, and there is no such thing as a night off from the grind. The Spurs were not crisp offensively, their defense allowed the Jazz to get hot and stay hot, and San Antonio couldn’t answer the bell from the perimeter in response. As both Mitch Johnson and Keldon Johnson mentioned afterward, that was far from the standard that’s been set by the team this season. We talked at length about it. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app then subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter, or you can watch on your desktop. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the latest edition of Corporate Knowledge: After Dark, this time live from the Frost Bank Center after a 130-110 Spurs beatdown of the Oklahoma City Thunder. What is happening? That was thorough, convincing, eye-opening, and a little bit of a shock to the system. Suddenly, San Antonio looks like a real matchup problem for the defending champs. And while there’s still a long way to go, this is a group that, if healthy, is positioned to be a real threat this spring. Not two springs from now, or spring of next year, this spring. In our first live test run from the arena, we attempt to contextualize all of it. For those of you who would like to join live in the future and get in on the chat, you can do so by first downloading the Substack app and subscribing to the Corporate Knowledge newsletter. You’ll get a notification when we hit the air, which will be shortly after as many road games as we can. If you do miss a show, fear not. They will be sent out via newsletter either late that night or at some point the next day, and will also be available on the Small Market Bias podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Matthew Tynan and Andrew Claudio take a look back at Spurs-Knicks after what was an excellent NBA Cup tournament. Then, they dive into what's different about New York with former San Antonio assistant Mike Brown now in charge. After the break, Tynan outlines highlights the Spurs' struggles once the game turned into a halfcourt affair down the stretch -- something they will have to address ahead of postseason play. And finally, after 12 games without him, San Antonio's offense still needs to adjust to Victor Wembanyama's return. You can check out more of Andrew's work and the rest of the Knicks Film Room folks over on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.