Open Thread: Spurs are in Vegas for Team USA

Pop and DM/DR are getting a head start on next season
Team USA, which will be coached by our own Gregg Popovich in 2020, has convened in Las Vegas (WARNING: awkward Pop smile):
Coach! https://t.co/TsPY2DEJRz
— Pounding the Rock (@poundingtherock) July 26, 2018
DeMar DeRozan, the Spurs latest addition has also changed his plans to participate:
#ICYMI REPORT: DeMar DeRozan Withdraws From Basketball Without Borders and NBA Africa Game https://t.co/Cik5vbHAwq
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) July 26, 2018
Pity that he cannot do both with outreach being a cornerstone of his personality. That said, more time with Pop may be exactly what starts the 2018-19 season on the right foot.
DeMar DeRozan ➡️ @usabasketball pic.twitter.com/mNHm8QAqJF
— NBA (@NBA) July 26, 2018
As far as trades go, we can plow through statistics for comparisons. But when looking at personalities, it appears the Spurs have already come out winners this season.
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Source: Pounding The Rock