$33.8 million scorer named perfect fit for Victor Wembanyama and co. - images via IG/@wemby and @pelicansnba
The San Antonio Spurs are renowned for cultivating stars through their internal development system and attracting players who align with their distinct culture. In an insider story, ESPN's Bobby Marks identified the New Orleans Pelicans' Brandon Ingram as an ideal match for Spurs' organizational philosophy.
Bobby Marks argued that acquiring Brandon Ingram, who is worth about $33.8 million, according to Sportrac, would be financially advantageous for the San Antonio Spurs. With star player Victor Wembanyama still on his rookie-scale contract, the Spurs would have the flexibility to extend Ingram's contract and still bolster their roster.
"Finding an interested trade partner should not be difficult, even with him sidelined indefinitely because of an ankle sprain. The San Antonio would be a perfect fit because of their finances now and into the future."
