The Offseason Advice SGA, Wemby and Chet Holmgren Actually Need
Plus, will Rick Brunson ever compliment his son?
The NBA Finals may be over, but for some of the league’s biggest stars, the most important work is just beginning.
On the latest episode of Alley Oop, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick handed out offseason advice to three players who could define the next era of the NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Chet Holmgren.
Some of it was serious. Some of it was hilarious. All of it was rooted in one question:
What’s the next step for players who are already among the league’s elite?
Victor Wembanyama Is Chasing Greatness, Not Improvement
At this point, Victor Wembanyama isn’t trying to become an All-Star.
He’s trying to become one of the greatest players the sport has ever seen.
That’s what makes his offseason so fascinating.
The San Antonio Spurs star has already shown he can score, defend, protect the rim, and completely alter games with his presence. The next evolution isn’t adding another move to his bag. It’s learning how to dominate games consistently when opponents spend entire seasons game-planning specifically for him.
The scary part for the rest of the league?
Wembanyama still feels like he’s only scratching the surface.
If he takes another leap this offseason, the Spurs could enter next season with legitimate championship expectations.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Should Embrace The Villain Era
Every great NBA superstar eventually reaches a point where fans outside their market stop cheering and start rooting against them.
That’s actually a compliment.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have officially reached that territory.
Whether it’s his foul drawing, his confidence, his swagger, or simply the fact that Oklahoma City keeps winning, SGA has become one of the most polarizing stars in basketball.
The advice?
Lean into it.
The league’s biggest winners rarely spend time worrying about whether everyone likes them. They spend time winning basketball games.
If opposing fan bases are angry, annoyed, and constantly talking about you, chances are you’re doing something right.
Chet Holmgren Needs To Trust Himself
No player may face a more important offseason than Chet Holmgren.
The Oklahoma City big man remains one of the most talented young players in basketball, but postseason struggles often create narratives that follow players for years.
The solution isn’t panic.
The solution isn’t reinvention.
The solution is confidence.
Holmgren has already proven he belongs at the highest level. The next step is developing the consistency and mental toughness required when every game is magnified under the playoff spotlight.
The NBA is full of players who let one rough postseason define them.
The best players use it as fuel.
The Future Of The NBA Is Already Here
The most interesting part of these conversations is that none of these players are finished products.
SGA is entering his prime.
Wembanyama is still years away from his physical peak.
Holmgren is just beginning his NBA journey.
The offseason is where stars become superstars and contenders become champions.
And if Juju and Trysta are right, the next few months could have a massive impact on the future of the league.
One thing is certain:
The NBA’s next generation isn’t coming.
They’re already here.