Jeremy Sochan reacted perfectly to the announcement of the signing of the contract from New York
The The New York Knicks have officially added fourth-year forward Jeremy Sochan to their roster. After clearing waivers on Friday, the former San Antonio Spurs athlete agreed to terms to fill the No. 15 spot on New York’s roster.
Socan reacted to the team’s announcement on X (formerly Twitter) with just two words“Bing Bong!”, a playful reference to the franchise’s beloved slogan and catchphrase.
The No. 9 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft from Baylor joins a Knicks team that is currently third in the Eastern Conference at 35-20, behind the Boston Celtics (35-19) and Detroit Pistons (40-13). The signing comes as New York looks to bolster its bullpen ahead of a deep playoff run in what is widely seen as a relatively lackluster Eastern Conference season.
A versatile forward known for his defensive skills and ball handling, Socan played 212 games over four seasons with the Spurs, averaging 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He started 149 contests and averaged 27.3 minutes per game over his first three seasons. However, his role has diminished this year, playing in just 28 games and averaging a career-high 4.1 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per outing.
San Antonio agreed to waive the 22-year-old after failing to find a replacement before the Feb. 5 deadline. After the waiver process, 10 teams reportedly showed interest in signing Socan, with the Knicks emerging as the frontrunners. New York’s roster flexibility, bolstered by recent moves including the trade of Gershon Yabusele and the acquisition of guard Jose Alvarado, allowed the team to absorb Socan’s pro-rated veteran minimum contract without exceeding the NBA’s second cap. Alvarado has since averaged 14.0 points, 3.7 assists and 2.3 steals in three games, giving the Knicks another boost at the point guard position.
Now with the Knicks, his second career team, Socan will be playoff eligible after being waived well before the March 1 deadline. While he’s unlikely to see heavy minutes, his presence provides insurance in the frontcourt and adds depth to a team aiming for a championship run.
2026-02-14 13:17:00
