After the San Antonio Spurs initially tendered Sandro Mamukelashvili a qualifying offer in June, making him a restricted free agent, they later renounced his rights in July to maximize their cap space.
This move left Mamukelashvili uncertain about his future, but he remained hopeful. In an interview with Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News, he revealed that despite the upheaval, his “heart loves San Antonio” and he was thrilled to re-sign with the Spurs.
Mamukelashvili expressed his satisfaction at returning to the team on a one-year, minimum-salary contract, reflecting his strong connection to the city and organization.
“You always want to be bought into something special and be a part of something special,” Mamukelashvili said. “With Victor (Wembanyama) being here and adding a couple veterans and some great young guys, it’s something you want to be a part of.
“It’s constant growth. Nobody’s just sitting laid back. Everybody comes to the gym and works hard. You want to be part of that.”
Sandro Mamukelashvili explains why this summer wasn't as stressful as his previous foray into free agency, plus more notes from around the Southwest: https://t.co/oSh1XsHrpJ
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