Grading Victor Wembanyama's preseason debut (and 3 other standout Spurs)

Tre Jones

Gregg Popovich said nothing was set in stone when reporters asked who would line up at point guard this season at media day last week. However, Tre Jones made a compelling case to hold onto his spot in the starting rotation during his preseason debut, recording 12 points, four boards, six assists, and a steal in 21 minutes. While he was far from a game-breaker, the 23-year-old floor general orchestrated a potent offense that torched Oklahoma City for a whopping 81 points in the first half.

The former second-rounder pushed the pace whenever the ball was in his hands, turning rebounds and made baskets into transition opportunities in the blink of an eye. He ignited fastbreaks with hit-ahead deliveries, found corner shooters with skip passes, and collapsed the defense with his quick first step. Jones demonstrated a newfound willingness to fire away from beyond the arc, embraced contact to get to the charity stripe, and left his man in the dust with several timely backdoor cuts.

Grade: B+