Jeremy Sochan shows off a new look for New York debut against the Pistons

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Last week, the San Antonio Spurs folded Jeremy Sochan less than four years after selecting him with the 9th overall pick in the NBA draft. He was supposed to be a key member of the franchise’s future, but as time went on and his young teammates improved, the former Baylor standout stagnated and eventually dropped out of the rotation. Now he is embracing the opportunity the New York Knicks (35-20) give him in the second half of the 2025-26 campaign.

Before making his debut with his new team in a highly anticipated matchup against the top-ranked Detroit Pistons (40-13) on Thursday, the 22-year-old forward played a Knickerbockers-inspired, blue and orange hairstylevia ClutchPoints. Socan struggles for a few minutes and is at least somewhat desperate for it, but this gesture shows how genuinely excited he is to play for this organization.

A Polish American who was born in Oklahoma and raised in England fits the New York culture better than most people realize. He brings energy and defensive intensity, two qualities that powered the Knicks throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Sochan could provide key frontcourt depth and allow head coach Mike Brown to keep his starting players fresh throughout.

Furthermore, he still has time to develop into an impactful NBA contributor, and team president Leon Rose believes that process could potentially coincide with New York’s The 2026 playoffs are being played. The 2022 Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year could significantly increase his free agency value if he helps the Knicks reach the NBA Finals for the first time this century.

Jeremy Sochan averaged 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 28.7 percent from 3-point range in 212 games with the Spurs. The future is uncertain, but he’s incredibly grateful to be starting over in the Big Apple. The top of his head illustrates that point quite clearly.





2026-02-20 02:02:00

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