To Mamukelashvili personally, the contract that brought him back to the Spurs for a third season — and the second alongside budding superstar Victor Wembanyama — was the most important of the summer. “You always want to be bought into something special and be a part of something special,” Mamukelashvili said after a recent workout back in the Spurs’ practice gym. “With Victor being here and adding a couple veterans and some great young guys, it’s something you want to be a part of. It’s constant growth. Nobody’s just sitting laid back. Everybody comes to the gym and works hard. You want to be part of that.” -via San Antonio Express-News / September 10, 2024