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Former Spurs favorite can't get a single playoff minute with his new team

It's too bad.
Mitch Johnson
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Despite being gridlocked in a tough first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, the New York Knicks have yet to play a San Antonio Spurs fan favorite in the playoffs. Jeremy Sochan spent three and a half seasons with the Spurs before being waived shortly after this year's trade deadline.

He then signed with the Knicks with hopes of having a fresh start in the Big Apple. However, that hasn't happened yet. In fact, he has only played 16 games with the Knicks over the last two months and has yet to make his postseason debut.

While San Antonio fans are likely paying much closer attention to their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers, many were hoping that he would be able to carve out a role in New York. That has yet to happen and perhaps never will.

Jeremy Sochan can't get any playoff minute with Knicks

With him failing to get any playing time on New York, it is vindication for Spurs coach Mitch Johnson. He surprisingly excised him from the rotation in favor of more minutes for Julian Champagnie and Carter Bryant.

That proved to be an incredibly smart move that helped San Antonio win 62 games this season. Now Sohan has a new home but is still chained to the bench.

Perhaps it's because he joined the Knicks too late in the season to have a real chance of cracking the rotation.

Jeremy Sochan's NBA future hangs in the balance

The best-case scenario for Sochan is that he is brought back by the Knicks next season with a chance to compete for a spot in their rotation. Or he signs elsewhere with a better shot at making an impact.

Given his offensive limitations, he might not be the best fit for a championship contender. Instead, signing with a fringe playoff team in need of a cheap defensive player makes the most sense for him.

No matter what, his time with the Spurs is over. He may no longer be on the team, but many fans are hoping that he finds success elsewhere. It just hasn't happened yet in New York.

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