The NBA is lifting the curtain for basketball fans once again with the second season of "Pass the Rock" hitting the NBA App, promising an up-close and personal look at the lives of some of the league's most promising young stars. The San Antonio Spurs' own Victor Wembanyama, the standout rookie, is slated to appear alongside a who's who of emerging talent according to the NBA.
Fans will dive behind the scenes, as these players dish on everything from game prep to personal interests. "Pass the Rock" is positioning itself as a virtual all-access pass. Notably, the lineup includes Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero, New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, and Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton, among others, KEN5 reports.
The inaugural episode, which airs today, features Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. previously named the 2022-23 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Jackson Jr. is set to share his aspirations for snagging an NBA Finals victory, his approach to defense, and his passion for making music, "It’s just the new generation, Bron was at one point that. Steph was that" Jackson Jr. said, "They’ve laid the groundwork for us to study them and kind of keep going," the NBA revealed.
Further in Spurs territory, the basketball world sends a heave of well-wishes to guard Tre Jones who celebrates his 24th birthday today. Meanwhile, Jones is doing more than nailing baskets; he's giving back by teaming up with Pizza Hut to support the Spurs Youth Basketball League, as per KEN5.
The G League's Austin Spurs, meanwhile, continue their victory lap, maintaining an unblemished record of 4-0 after bulldozing past the Ignite.
