Men In Blazers San Antonio Spurs' Jeremy Sochan on Arsenal’s title chances and football banter with Victor Wembanyama: Switch the Play 12/02/25
Dec 2, 2025
Jeremy Sochan, a professional NBA forward for the San Antonio Spurs, shares his unique journey from England to the NBA and his deep Arsenal fandom. He compares the tactical nuances of basketball and football, revealing how his experiences as a goalkeeper shaped his defensive play. Sochan expresses confidence in Arsenal's title chances this season, celebrates the team’s rebuilding efforts, and humorously navigates life as a Spurs player while supporting the Gunners. He even recounts bonding with Victor Wembanyama over music and rivalry banter.
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Learning By Playing Up An Age
- Jeremy Sochan grew up in England with limited basketball resources and learned the game playing against older kids and traveling to European camps.
- His mum and dad's involvement and playing in older age groups accelerated his development and NBA prospects.
Late-Night Streams Built NBA Fandom
- Jeremy watched NBA games on illegal streams at 2–3 a.m. from Milton Keynes and woke his parents to watch playoffs with him.
- He became an OKC fan during the Westbrook–Durant–Ibaka era despite the time differences and scarce TV access.
Music Bridged Locker-Room Bonds
- Jeremy and Larry bonded over British rap in an NBA weight room, sharing playlists and artists like Dave and SD Kid.
- That musical exchange sparked immediate rapport between the teammates off the court.