Carter Bryant Thought He Made a Huge Mistake. Popovich Knew How to Fix It

Carter Bryant thought he was ready for the NBA. Then his first weeks with the San Antonio Spurs changed everything. After arriving as the 14th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Bryant quickly received a brutal reality check. Devin Vassell exposed gaps in his game during practice, and Carter began questioning whether he truly belonged at the NBA level. Then Gregg Popovich stepped in. Popovich identified one major weakness in Carter’s offensive game — his jab step — and told the young Spurs wing to study Kobe Bryant and Brandon Roy. But this story isn’t about Carter suddenly becoming Kobe. It’s about what happened when a talented rookie realized talent alone wasn’t enough. In this video, we break down Carter Bryant’s difficult introduction to the NBA, what he learned from Devin Vassell, the advice Gregg Popovich gave him, why Kobe Bryant and Brandon Roy became part of his development blueprint, and how Carter is beginning to find the role San Antonio actually needs from him. His recent Summer League performance offered another glimpse of what could happen if his offense eventually catches up to his defensive potential. The progress is real. The transformation is still unfinished. 👇 What do you think Carter Bryant becomes for the Spurs? A future starter, elite role player… or something even bigger? Subscribe to NBA INSIDE for documentary-style stories about NBA rookies, rising stars and the moments that shape their careers. #CarterBryant #Spurs #NBA #GreggPopovich #KobeBryant Cette formulation respecte volontairement le payoff du script : le match de Summer League est présenté comme un aperçu du plafond potentiel, et non comme la preuve que son développement offensif est terminé.