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Open Thread: Spurs Enlightenment For Their Ten-year-old Selves

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DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 23: Victor Wembanyama #1, Dylan Harper #2, Stephon Castle #5, and Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs huddle during the game against the Detroit Pistons on February 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

This popped up in my Instagram feed:

Devin Vassell, Victor Wembanyama, David Jones Garcia, Harrison Ingram, Dyaln Harper and Jordan McLaughlin were asked what they would tell their 10-year-old selves.

Vassell shared “don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.”

Wembanyama stated that the advice he got was to determine if something he was working on was for now or for his future.

David Jones Garcia recalled his father told him to “fight for your dreams.” Spurs fans may recall that before his father passed, David promised he’s play in an NBA game. He accomplished that this season with the Spurs. He was also invited to participate in All-Star Weekend through his successes in thr G-League. Unfortunately, he has been sidelined for the seaosn after having surgery on his right ankle.

Harrison Ingram’s share was poingnant. He brought the visual of a globe and said that the world looked the same whether you win or lose.

Dylan Harper said he’s remind his young self to be yourself, which sounds like a Harper family mantra.

Jordan McLaughlin said he’d tell his younger self to “enjoy the process.”


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