One week into a 2024-25 season that oversaw five straight double-digit scoring performances with efficiency and defensive versatility alongside, it was worth wondering if Jeremy Sochan was beginning to take the often-discussed “leap” in Year Three. Given the result of Naz Reid’s layup in attempting to test Sochan’s at-the-rim verticality, one might say that the answer was a resounding “yes” in every facet. Finding the San Antonio Spurs’ defense to be particularly on-point during an early third quarter run that encourages a 14-point lead, Sochan positions himself to mirror the ever-talented Naz Reid on a decisive drive. Competitive in not only matching Reid’s step-by-step attack, but also his elevation, Sochan sends the reigning Sixth Man of the Year’s dunk into Row A with a crowd-inspiring block. The effectively play told the story of Sochan’s do-everything approach in the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, as he collected 19 points (on 7-of-10), alongside a 10-rebound, four-assist, one-steal, one-block, one-triple complement on November 2, 2024. · Nov 3, 2024