SUMMARY
- During the post-game interview, the Spurs star spoke about the young fan who flew over 6,000 miles to watch him play.
- Jeremy Sochan scored 26 points against the Suns, and out of this, the game-winning 3-pointer was recorded by him in the final minutes of the game.
Jeremy Sochan has made a name for himself in the NBA. He has been a part of the league for only a couple of years and has managed to become a key player for the San Antonio Spurs. Recently, Sochan delivered one of the finest performances of his career and during the post-game interview, he spoke about the young fan who flew over 6,000 miles to watch him play.
Notably, Sochan was drafted into the league by the San Antonio Spurs. He was the 9th pick in the second round of the NBA Draft 2022. Ever since then, his impact has been undeniable and he is an integral part of the success that the franchise has seen. In the recent game-winning match between the Spurs and the Phoenix Suns, the attention of countless people (and cameras) went to a young fan holding a sign.
Flew 6,340 miles from Poland to see Jeremy Sochan
“Makes my day, means a lot. I just appreciate having fans all over the world and from my home country (Poland) too” pic.twitter.com/nuKJLcQ8G7
— NBA (@NBA) March 26, 2024
It read, “Flew 6340 miles from Poland to see Jeremy Sochan.” The NBA player was asked about the same and he revealed that he saw the sign but he couldn’t read what it said as he was focused on the game. Further, Sochan said that someone told him about it after the game. “Makes my day, means a lot. I just appreciate having fans all over the world and from my home country (Poland) too,” the 20-year-old candidly said.
Fans react to the young fan who flew to watch Jeremy Sochan play
The video of the young NBA fan holding the sign and Jeremy Sochan’s reaction to it has gone viral on social media and fans are reacting in massive numbers. One said, “What a big fan!!!!!,” and another spoke about Poland’s great dedication and support and added that it is “So nice to see fans from around the world,” with Poland’s flag and basketball emojis.
Furthermore, numerous fans spoke about the performance that Sochan delivered during the game. “He was amazing throughout,” one comment read. Another said, “Jeremy is legit!” In addition to this, one of the fans spoke about how there is no boundary for Jeremy Sochan’s fans and called the NBA player lucky. Interestingly, a lot of people got to know by Sochan‘s comment that he is from Poland.
Jeremy Sochan’s numbers vs Phoenix Suns
The recent victory of the San Antonio Spurs over the Phoenix Suns was unexpected by fans as the 2023 NBA Draft’s first overall pick Victor Wembanyama wasn’t playing. However, Jeremy Sochan delivered one of the finest performances and impressive numbers that basketball fans have seen. He is being heavily credited for the 104-102 victory over the Suns.
Notably, Sochan scored 26 points against the Suns, and out of this, the game-winning 3-pointer was recorded by him in the final minutes of the game. He played for a total of 36 minutes and scored 18 rebounds, 1 assist, and had a .526 field goal percentage. In addition to Sochan, Devin Vassell recorded 26 points and played an integral role in the Spurs’ win over the Suns.