Best signing! Cornet perfectly strengthens the Spurs interior, and the twin-tower system enriches the team s defensive routines

Best signing! The Spurs signed Cornet for a four-year, $41 million deal during the offseason. In the game against the Bulls, he made 6 of 6 shots and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. In fact, looking at the data, I didn't think it was very impressive, but the twin towers he and Wen Ban formed on the court made it uncomfortable for the opponent. When Wen Ban came off the court, he could make the team no longer have a vacuum inside.

His offense is mainly about eating cakes, but the timing of the pick-and-roll is just right, he can always find the position and complete the finish

The most important thing is his defensive contribution

Defend Vucevic's attack in the interior

Resist Vucevic's back attack

When he and Wenban play at the same time, he can always guard at the basket due to his slow movement speed, but Wenban can sweep around from the outside, which is a bit uncomfortable for the forward or defender to attack.

What is interesting is this round. The Spurs' design is still very thoughtful. Cornet makes a short pass, and Wenban wants the ball from the outside and throws it directly to the right corner. If this can become a regular tactic in the future, it will make it difficult for many teams to defend

The addition of Cornet has significantly improved the quality of the Spurs' interior defense. He is 2.18 meters tall and has elite-level rim protection. Among players who defended at least 250 basket shots last season, he ranked fourth in the league in limiting opponents' shooting percentage. His presence effectively filled the loopholes in interior defense after Wenban came off the court, making the Spurs' defensive efficiency more stable. Not only that, the combination of Cornet and Bunyama provides the Spurs with a twin-tower tactical option. Wenban can move to the outside to defend, while Cornet sticks to the inside, forming a "outside attack + inside" defensive system, putting the opponent in a dilemma.