READ MORE: <\/strong>How Injury Helped Wembanyama Shape Perspective<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Bryant, who sang third in a group of Harrison Ingram, Dylan Harper, David Jones-Garcia and Riley Minix, opted for Mario’s “Let Me Love You.” Luckily, he’d grown up belting the tune in his mother’s car. <\/p>\n But he still has vocal work to do.<\/p>\n “I wish I could sing,” Bryant said. “If I could sing, that would be all of the infinity stones. That’d be nice. But I guess basketball is cool, too.”<\/p>\n Carter Bryant on his Grammy bid after karaoke tonight: “I wish. I wish I could sing. If I could sing, that would be all of the infinity stones. But I guess basketball is cool, too.” #PorVida<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Guzman (@mattgzman) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Bryant’s singing escapade came after a largely successful scrimmage. Midway through the second half, the forward switched from Team Black to Team Silver<\/a> in lieu of an injured Stephon Castle, whose collision with Victor Wembanyama ended his night early.<\/p>\n “It’s a crazy world we live in,” Bryant joked of his mid-game trade.<\/p>\n Bryant knocked down a 3-pointer from the right wing after two unsuccessful tries early on; the rookie was heavily involved on offense, even without the drawn play for him. Learning to impact the game without being the center of attention came with his training camp education.<\/p>\n “For me, the biggest thing is just learning from everybody,” Bryant said. “There’s so many guys on the team with so much experience … everybody has something for you to learn.”<\/p>\n Sep 29, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) poses for photos during Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio. \/ Scott Wachter-Imagn Images<\/p>\n If Devin Vassell heard that testimony, he’d have fulfilled his duty.<\/p>\n “Carter, Dylan, some of the younger guys on our team,” he said, “to see that just goes to show you\u2019ve got to put in work. You\u2019ve got to be ready to work to be able to get to where you want to be.”<\/p>\n Coming from Arizona, Bryant is expected to play a large role on defense for San Antonio, adding to a strong defensive corps already featuring Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, Castle and Luke Kornet. <\/p>\n If his shot \u2014 which hasn’t been a concern for his teammates or coaches \u2014 continues to develop, he then becomes a two-way weapon.<\/p>\n All of it has been part of his transition to the NBA.<\/p>\n “There’s certain things that are just (being taught) at a higher level,” Bryant said, “but there’s other things where it’s a whole new concept. You don’t really understand it. It’s been a little bit of both.”<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> <\/strong>Carter Bryant Finding Way Early with Spurs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Bryant is aware of ESPN’s Tim Legler’s bold proclamation that he could become a future Defensive Player of the Year a few seasons down the road. It doesn’t take up much real estate in his head.<\/p>\n “You don’t get that compliment without many reasons,” Bryant said. “I think … understanding what it’s going to take to get there, it’s a ton of work.”<\/p>\n ESPN\u2019s Tim Legler: <\/p>\n \u201cI think Carter Bryant\u2019s eventually going to be the Defensive Player of the Year in this league.\u201d<\/p>\n With his athleticism and motor, the futures bright for CB in San Antonio\u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n (via @ALLCITY_NBA<\/a> on YT) pic.twitter.com\/zcfO1lnpOl<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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