Pleasantly surprising Jeremy Sochan update could change everything for Spurs

Jeremy Sochan's jump shot is looking much smoother these days, and that's a game-changer for the Spurs. The Polish Prince has become known for his hard work, selflessness, and dedication to improving his game. He's continuing that trend this offseason by working to remove the hitch from his jumper, and based on the video posted to Instagram by his trainer, Coach Moris Hadzija, he's succeeding.

Sochan doesn't care what anyone thinks about him. He demonstrates that in many ways, from his boisterous hair choices to his one-handed free-throw form. All the former Baylor Bear cares about is helping his team win, and if he turns into a reliable perimeter threat, his ceiling rises significantly.

Sochan can be one of NBA's best role players with improved shooting

The polarization surrounding Sochan is based on his shooting struggles. Defenses don't have to respect that part of his game when he's on the floor, so that makes him a liability on offense. Guys like Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and De'Aaron Fox need room to operate. This improvement will allow the Polish Prince to give that to them, and that keeps him in the game.

The Spurs and every fan across the world would rather he turn into the prototypical three-and-D wing that all teams covet than not. He's a fun player to root for, and it would be nice to see him reach his potential.

Whether he remains on San Antonio's roster for the duration of his career, his value would be immense, and I don't see the front office getting rid of one of the best ISO defenders in the league if he develops his deep shot.

Continuity with his new form will be key. When players shoot a certain way their entire lives, they sometimes revert to their old form in high-pressure situations. Sochan was working on his free-throw form last summer, but opted to go back to the one-handed form when the season began.

He'll need to drill his new form tirelessly to engrave it into his muscle memory and be comfortable enough to use it without thinking about it.

You can argue about Sochan's offensive ability, but his defensive skills can't be disregarded. He's a special weapon on that end of the floor, and the Spurs are much more formidable on that end with him. His instincts, size, and heart allow him to effectively defend some of the best offensive players in the league. His numbers in those matchups are well documented. He wins often.

This development is a win for the fan base and for the front office. His continued dedication to his craft will ensure a long tenure in San Antonio. I welcome that, and I'd be willing to bet that I'm not the only one.