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乔纳森·吉沃尼，ESPN 2024年6月14日，美国东部时间上午7:23
圣安东尼奥马刺队目前拥有本月 NBA 选秀大会的四个选秀权。最大的问题是：他们应该如何利用这些选秀权来寻找最能补充和放大维克托·文班亚马明星实力的球员？
在纽约布鲁克林为期两天的选秀大会（6 月 26 日至 27 日，在 ABC/ESPN/ESPN+ 播出）开始之前，马刺队面临着令人羡慕的重任，他们要围绕文班亚马的天赋来打造自己的球队，因为大多数人都认为文班亚马将在不久的将来成为 MVP 候选人。
马刺队在 2023 年的选秀抽签中获得了幸运，赢得了选择这位年轻的法国新秀的权利，他将成为第一顺位。文班亚马的新秀赛季达到了圣安东尼奥的所有期望，甚至更出色，他一致被选为 NBA 年度最佳新秀，并且成为联盟历史上最年轻的入选最佳防守阵容第一阵容的球员，他在联盟中以较大优势领先于其他球员，场均得到 3.6 次封盖。
在球场的两端找到合适的球员来围绕他，将非常重要，因为他不太可能满足于像本赛季圣安东尼奥（22-60）这样的非竞争性环境。
马刺队应该考虑哪些选秀新秀来配合文班亚马？ 他们拥有第 4、8、35 和 48 号选秀权，让我们按最佳匹配顺序对最佳球员进行排名。
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第一轮，第 4 号选秀权：前三名球员选择
- 里德·谢泼德，控球后卫，肯塔基大学
**马刺队可能在哪里得到他：**第 4 号选秀权
为什么谢泼德在文班亚马身边是一个非常合适的球员
马刺队上赛季的 3 分球命中率为 34.7%，差一点就成为联盟中 3 分球命中率最差的球队。
文班亚马在进攻端最大的天赋是他的投篮创造能力。上赛季，他在联盟中使用率排名第五（32.3%），随着马刺队更好地利用他在低位、挡拆球处理和一对一隔离中表现出的实力，这一比例可能会继续增加。
在文班亚马身边拥有足够的空间，以确保整个防守阵容不会每次他持球突破时都压迫他，这一点很重要。上赛季，与杰里米·索汉、特雷·琼斯、扎克·科林斯、马拉基·布兰汉姆和凯尔登·约翰逊等间歇性射手或 3 分球射手一起打满时间，在这方面并不理想，考虑到季后赛的防守，马刺队肯定会需要在这里升级。
谢泼德是本届选秀大会中最好的射手，他在肯塔基大学的 3 分球命中率高达 52%。谢泼德对比赛有着极佳的洞察力，能够为队友创造机会，他是一位可靠的决策者，他以耐心、无私的态度让队友在比赛中变得轻松自如。
谢泼德在挡拆中表现并不出色，有时在肯塔基大学的比赛中比人们希望的更谨慎，但他确实展现出了潜力，在挡拆中展现出了聪明的阅读能力。这是他可以在文班亚马身边继续成长的一个领域，文班亚马是联盟中最好的空中接力目标，同时也是一个危险的3 分线外跳投者，他在短距离挡拆中表现出色，并凭借 8 英尺的臂展，利用非凡的触球感和创造力技巧地向篮筐滚动。
谢泼德以团队第一的思维方式（例如，虽然他应该首发，但本赛季他很乐意在肯塔基大学替补出场）使他非常适合在文班亚马的光环下打球，以及随之而来的所有事情。
- 罗布·迪林汉姆，控球后卫，肯塔基大学
**马刺队可能在哪里得到他：**第 4 号或第 8 号选秀权
为什么迪林汉姆在文班亚马身边是一个非常合适的球员
虽然文班亚马上赛季是一位非常出色的投篮创造者，但他并不是一个高效的选择，他在联盟中失误率最高的球员之列，并且拥有联盟中所有高使用率球员中最低的进攻效率之一。这对一位 19 岁的二年级生来说是可以理解的，他被强行分配到一支快节奏的球队中，这支球队在他身边经常缺乏连贯的进攻，但对于马刺队来说，这绝对是他们想要在未来优化的一个方面。
围绕文班亚马拥有更好的射手（迪林汉姆本赛季的 3 分球命中率为 44%）将会是有益的，但同时增加一位在挡拆中表现出色的动态球处理者，他拥有极快的速度，可以在空场比赛中将防守转变为进攻，并且几乎随时都能自己投篮，这将肯定有所帮助。迪林汉姆就像一瓶闪电，他在大一的时候就已经是本届选秀大会中最出色的得分手之一。他也是一名被低估的传球手，他在突破中拥有真正的创造力，这项技能是他可以继续磨练的。他最大的问题（身高 6 英尺 2 英寸，体重 164 磅，臂展 6 英尺 3 英寸）可以通过在文班亚马身边打球来缓解，文班亚马已经是联盟中最好的篮筐保护者。
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罗布·迪林汉姆宣布参加 2024 年 NBA 选秀大会
肯塔基大学一年级后卫罗布·迪林汉姆告诉玛丽卡·安德鲁斯，他将自己的名字报上了 2024 年 NBA 选秀大会。
虽然联盟中的一些人根据马刺队的选秀记录，并不认为迪林汉姆是“马刺队风格”的选择，但他一直在公开宣传自己想被圣安东尼奥选中。如果马刺队让他与文班亚马搭档，那么关于他如何看待球队层级的问题将不存在。在芝加哥举行的 NBA 选秀联合训练营中，迪林汉姆说：“他有可能成为史上最伟大的球员之一。如果我和文班一起打球，很明显我会把球传给他。”
- 扎卡里·里萨切，小前锋，JL 布尔格队
**马刺队可能在哪里得到他：**第 4 号选秀权
为什么里萨切在文班亚马身边是一个非常合适的球员
一些球队认为马刺队有可能用交易来得到里萨切，他们上赛季对里萨切进行了广泛的球探。其他人认为第 4 号选秀权是他的最低目标，这将是让他非常高兴的结果。里萨切在 2021-22 赛季在 ASVEL 队与文班亚马并肩作战，当时那支球队的官员描述了他们两人关系非常密切，这并不奇怪，因为他们的年龄相仿。
里萨切的投篮将填补一个明显的需要，他也会在防守端以及传球方面帮助马刺队，而传球是圣安东尼奥上赛季表现不佳的一个领域。
也许马刺队已经看上了某个老牌控球后卫，他们将在选秀之夜把他招募过来？ 他们可以组建一个吸引人的阵容，其中一部分包括多伦多猛龙队的 2024 年首轮选秀权（第 8 号选秀权）、亚特兰大老鹰队无保护的 2025 年首轮选秀权、芝加哥公牛队的 2025 年首轮选秀权（前 10 位保护）以及他们从夏洛特、亚特兰大、波士顿和他们自己那里获得的其他未来选秀权，根据需要，这将使他们能够用第 4 号选秀权来追求其他位置上的需求（例如锋线）。
第一轮，第 8 号选秀权：前三名球员选择
- 尼科拉·托皮奇，控球后卫，贝尔格莱德红星队
**马刺队可能在哪里得到他：**第 8 号选秀权
为什么托皮奇在文班亚马身边是一个非常合适的球员
马刺队经常重视位置尺寸、对比赛的感觉以及性格，多年来他们一直对国际球员抱有兴趣。选择一名像托皮奇这样前十字韧带撕裂的球员的想法，他很可能需要错过整个下个赛季，肯定不是最吸引人的选择。但历史告诉我们，明智的做法是考虑选择一名球队认为五年后会成为最佳球员的新秀，而不仅仅是五个月后。托皮奇的身高对于一位控球后卫来说非常高，达到了 6 英尺 7 英寸，也许是本届选秀大会中最有天赋的球员，他能够驾驭挡拆并利用自己的能力拆解对方的防守。提高他的投篮将是关键，但他职业生涯的 87% 的罚球命中率预示着未来会更好。
- 达尔顿·克内克特，得分后卫/小前锋，田纳西大学
**马刺队可能在哪里得到他：**第 8 号选秀权
为什么克内克特在文班亚马身边是一个非常合适的球员
克内克特是本届选秀大会中除了扎克·埃迪之外得分最多的球员，尽管每个球队的防守都试图阻止他，但他仍然场均得到 28 分。
他的 3 分球命中率为 40%，但他还在空场比赛中、在挡拆中、在低位和接球后展现出了自己的实力，这使他成为一名非常全面的进攻球员。他的防守是他最大的弱点，但在文班亚马的保护下，他的弱点可以得到一定程度的弥补，这使他能够利用自己强壮的 212 磅体重和 6 英尺 9 英寸的臂展来施压，而不用担心被突破。
如果马刺队想在下赛季冲击季后赛，那么选择一位 23 岁的公认全美第一阵容球员，很可能比一位需要时间和经验才能适应的青少年新秀更能帮助他们实现目标。
- 提迪安·萨隆，大前锋，肖莱篮球队
**马刺队可能在哪里得到他：**第 8 号选秀权
为什么萨隆在文班亚马身边是一个非常合适的球员
本届选秀大会中，没有哪个新秀能像萨隆一样拥有如此强劲的体能、高水平的强度、投篮的多样性和潜力。这位 18 岁的球员打球非常努力，展现出令人印象深刻的自信，能够从深远的地方突破上篮，并且作为本届选秀大会中最年轻的球员，他拥有很大的成长空间，被预测为首轮选秀。他来自法国，这对他来说可能会有所帮助，因为马刺队希望打造一个让文班亚马乐于加入的更衣室，但无论马刺队是否选择他，萨隆都将是一名乐透球员。主要问题是他们时间表，文班亚马令人难以置信的双向能力已经加速了他们的时间表。圣安东尼奥急于竞争，这可能会降低他们选择萨隆这样一位更青涩的新秀的兴趣。
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温德霍斯特预测一位超级巨星将加入文班在圣安东尼奥
布莱恩·温德霍斯特向帕特·麦克菲解释，为什么他认为一位潜在的超级巨星将加入维克托·文班亚马在马刺队。
第二轮，第 35 号选秀权：前三名球员选择
- 特伦斯·香农二世，得分后卫/小前锋，伊利诺伊大学
香农是上赛季大学篮球赛中最出色的得分手之一，场均得到 23 分。然而，他在 2023 年 12 月因三個月前在堪萨斯州劳伦斯的一家酒吧发生的一起事件而被捕，并面临一级重罪强奸罪和重罪性侵罪的指控。周四，陪审团宣判他不犯这两项罪名。
我们仍在了解各支球队对香农选秀顺位的看法，因为无罪判决意味着他可能会在首轮被选中。如果马刺队对香农的品格感到满意，他们将很难找到在这个范围内更有天赋的球员。他能够突破上篮和定点投篮命中大量的 3 分球。
- 阿德姆·博纳，中锋，加州大学洛杉矶分校
马刺队在他们赢得总冠军的赛季中，一直以无休止的强度为其特色，但在最近几年有所下降，这将是球队管理层肯定会想要恢复的东西。本届选秀大会中，没有哪个球员比博纳更努力，他拥有非凡的动力、坚韧和爆发力，在成为本届选秀大会中最优秀的防守球员之一的同时，他还在比赛中不断地拼搏。博纳可能会发展成为一个很好的选择，能够让文班亚马每场比赛休息 10 到 15 分钟，同时根据比赛情况，有时也会和他一起上场。
- 胡安·努涅斯，控球后卫，拉齐奥法姆乌尔姆队
努涅斯可以说是本届选秀大会中最出色的挡拆球处理者。他是一位绝对的魔术师，他能够做出有创造力的果断判断，并用他非凡的视野和天赋来拆解防守。他需要提高自己的投篮才能在文班亚马身边打满时间，但像他这样拥有这种体型和控球能力的球员并不常见，这使得他成为一支球队想要长期培养的球员。
第二轮，第 48 号选秀权：前三名球员选择
- 卡姆·斯宾塞，得分后卫，康涅狄格大学
斯宾塞是本届选秀大会中最好的射手之一，本赛季的 3 分球命中率为 44%，其中许多是在接球后或者突破后投出的。他是一位聪明、无私的传球手，能够兼任组织后卫的角色，并拥有一种坚韧、充满激情的态度，这将受到队友和教练们的赞赏。
他的年龄（目前他 24 岁，是所有预测中被选中的球员中最年长的），以及防守和运动能力的局限性可能会让他被降至第二轮，但考虑到他的技术水平、对比赛的感觉以及竞争力，看到他在 NBA 征战并非不可能。
- 杰伦·威尔斯，得分后卫/小前锋，华盛顿州立大学
威尔斯拥有出色的身高，达到了 6 英尺 8 英寸，上赛季的 3 分球命中率为 42%，并且在 20 岁的年龄拥有真正的成长潜力，他在转学到华盛顿州立大学打了一年的 NCAA 一级比赛之后，身高又有所长。他不是最坚韧或最全面的锋线球员，因为在球场上的两端，比赛有时对他来说速度太快了，但他在这个阶段的选秀大会中是一名值得尝试的球员，并且他肯定会在积累经验的过程中继续进步。
- 布朗尼·詹姆斯，控球后卫/得分后卫，南加州大学
詹姆斯作为一名球处理者和投篮创造者的局限性，可以在文班亚马等更强大的组织后卫的身边得到弥补，这使他能够在一个更窄的 3D 角色中发挥作用，而这个角色最适合他目前的水平。他的防守多功能性、空场比赛的爆发力、无私和新生的外线投篮是马刺队可能会感兴趣的品质，特别是如果他愿意签署一份双向合同（就像这个范围内的大多数球员最终都会签署的那样）。
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Which prospects could most help Victor Wembanyama? We ranked best fits at all four of the Spurs’ picks
Jonathan Givony, ESPNJun 14, 2024, 07:23 AM ET
The San Antonio Spurs currently own four picks in this month’s NBA draft. The biggest question: How should they use those picks to find players who will best complement and amplify the star power of Victor Wembanyama?
Ahead of the two-day draft in Brooklyn, New York (June 26-27, on ABC/ESPN/ESPN+), the Spurs have the enviable task of constructing their franchise around Wembanyama’s talent, as most expect him to emerge as a MVP candidate in the not-too-distant future.
The Spurs struck gold in the 2023 draft lottery, winning the rights to select the young French prospect with the No. 1 pick. Wembanyama’s rookie season was everything San Antonio could have hoped for and more, as he was unanimously voted NBA Rookie of the Year and became the youngest player in league history to be named to the All-Defensive first team after leading the NBA in blocks by a wide margin, averaging 3.6 per game.
Finding the right players to surround him with, on both ends of the floor, will be important, as he is unlikely to be satisfied being part of a noncompetitive situation like San Antonio (22-60) was this season.
Who are the draft prospects the Spurs, who have the Nos. 4, 8, 35 and 48 picks, should consider with Wembanyama in mind? Let’s rank the best players in order of best fit.
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First round, No. 4 pick: Top three player options
- Reed Sheppard, PG, Kentucky
Where the Spurs could get him: No. 4
Why Sheppard is such a great fit next to Wembanyama
The Spurs were a fraction of a percentage point from being ranked the worst 3-point shooting team in the NBA at 34.7% last season.
Wembanyama’s greatest gift offensively is his shot creation. He ranked fifth in the NBA in usage (32.3%) last season, something that will likely grow as the Spurs better utilize his talent operating out of the low post, as a pick-and-roll ball handler and one-on-one isolation prowess from the mid or high post.
It will be important to surround Wembanyama with enough floor spacing to ensure entire defenses don’t collapse on his drives every time he puts the ball down. Playing heavy minutes alongside streaky shooters or 3-point shooters such as Jeremy Sochan, Tre Jones, Zach Collins, Malaki Branham and Keldon Johnson wasn’t optimal in that regard last season, and with playoff defenses in mind, the Spurs will surely need to upgrade here.
Enter Sheppard, the best shooter in this draft class, who made a blistering 52% of his 3-pointers at Kentucky. Sheppard has an excellent feel for the game creating for others, and is a reliable decision-maker who makes the game easy for teammates with his patient, unselfish approach.
Sheppard wasn’t prolific operating out of pick-and-roll, at times playing with the brakes on at Kentucky more than one would hope, but he did show sparks of ability by making intelligent reads out of ball screens. This is an area he can continue to grow in alongside Wembanyama, who is one of the league’s best lob targets but also dangerous popping out beyond the 3-point line, operating out of short rolls and finishing with tremendous touch and creativity rolling to the rim skillfully with his 8-foot wingspan.
Sheppard’s team-first mentality – for example, happily coming off the bench all season at Kentucky even though he should have been starting – make him well suited for playing in the shadow of Wembanyama and all that comes along with that.
- Rob Dillingham, PG, Kentucky
Where the Spurs could get him: No. 4 or No. 8
Why Dillingham is such a great fit next to Wembanyama
As prolific a shot-creator as Wembanyama was last season, he wasn’t a very efficient option, ranking among the league’s most turnover-prone players and sporting one of the lowest offensive ratings of any high-usage player in the NBA. That’s to be expected from a 19-year-old rookie thrust into a gigantic role on a fast-paced team that often had little semblance of coherent offense around him, but it’s certainly something the Spurs will want to optimize moving forward.
Surrounding Wembanyama with better shooters – Dillingham converted 44% of his 3-pointers this season – will be beneficial, but also adding a dynamic ball handler who excels in pick-and-roll, has speed to burn turning defense to offense in the open court, and can go get his own shot almost anytime he pleases could surely help. Dillingham is lightning in a bottle, ranking as one of the best scorers in this draft class already as a freshman. He’s also an underrated passer who has real creativity dishing off a live dribble – a skill he can continue to hone. His biggest concern – his size at 6-2, 164 pounds, with a 6-3 wingspan – can be mitigated to an extent by operating off Wembanyama, who is already the NBA’s premier rim-protector.
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Rob Dillingham declares for the 2024 NBA draft
Kentucky freshman guard Rob Dillingham tells Malika Andrews he is entering his name into the 2024 NBA draft.
While some around the league don’t view Dillingham as a “Spursy” type of pick based on their drafting track record, he has been openly campaigning to be picked by San Antonio. There’d be no questions about how he’d view the team hierarchy if the Spurs pair him with Wembanyama. At the NBA draft combine in Chicago, Dillingham said, “He could be one of the best players ever. If I’m playing with Wemby, it’s obvious – I am coming in to give Wemby the ball.”
- Zaccharie Risacher, SF, JL Bourg
Where the Spurs could get him: No. 4
Why Risacher is such a great fit next to Wembanyama
Some teams view the Spurs as a potential trade-up option for Risacher, whom they scouted extensively last season. Others view the No. 4 pick as his floor, an outcome he’d surely be thrilled with. Risacher played with Wembanyama in ASVEL in 2021-22 – a team official there described the two as being extremely close at the time, which is not a surprise considering their similar ages.
Risacher’s shooting would fill an obvious need, and he’d also help the Spurs defensively and with his passing – an area San Antonio struggled in last season.
Perhaps the Spurs already have a veteran point guard in mind whom they will target on draft night? They could create an attractive package consisting in part of the Toronto Raptors’ 2024 first-rounder (No. 8 pick), the Atlanta Hawks’ unprotected 2025 first, the Chicago Bulls’ 2025 first (top-10 protected) and other future picks owed to them from Charlotte, Atlanta, Boston and their own as needed, allowing them to pursue other positional needs (such as wing) with the No. 4 pick.
First round, No. 8 pick: Top three player options
- Nikola Topic, PG, Red Star Belgrade
Where the Spurs could get him: No. 8
Why Topic is such a great fit next to Wembanyama
The Spurs often value positional size, feel for the game and character, and they have long been attracted to international players over the years. The idea of drafting a player with a torn ACL, like Topic, who will likely need to sit out all of next season, surely isn’t the most attractive option. But history says it’s prudent to think about picking the prospect a team feels will end up being the best player in five years, not just five months from now. Topic has excellent size for a point guard at 6-7 and perhaps the most advanced feel for the game in this draft, with his ability to navigate ball screens and pick apart opposing defenses. Improving his shooting will be key, but his career 87% free throw percentage portends good things to come.
- Dalton Knecht, SG/SF, Tennessee
Where the Spurs could get him: No. 8
Why Knecht is such a great fit next to Wembanyama
Knecht is the most prolific scorer in this draft not named Zach Edey, averaging a robust 28 points per 40 minutes despite entire defenses trying to slow him down each game.
He converted 40% of his 3s but also did quite a bit of damage in the open court, attacking closeouts, in the pick-and-roll, in the post and coming off screens, making him a pretty complete offensive player. His defense – his biggest weakness – can likely be mitigated to an extent with Wembanyama behind him, allowing him to use his strong 212-pound frame and 6-9 wingspan to pressure the ball without fears of giving up blow-bys.
If the Spurs want to make a push at making the playoffs next season – drafting a 23-year-old consensus first-team All-American will likely get them closer to that goal than a teenage prospect who will need time and reps to get up to speed.
- Tidjane Salaun, PF, Cholet Basket
Where the Spurs could get him: No. 8
Why Salaun is such a great fit next to Wembanyama
No prospect in this draft shares the combination of physical tools, high-level intensity, shot-making versatility and upside that Salaun brings. The 18-year-old plays hard, shows impressive confidence pulling up off the dribble from deep vantage points, and has considerable room to grow as the draft’s youngest player projected as a first-round pick. The fact that he’s French probably won’t hurt his cause as the Spurs look to build a locker room that Wembanyama enjoys being a part of, but Salaun will be a lottery pick regardless of whether the Spurs select him. The main question revolves around their timetable, which has been accelerated by Wembanyama’s incredible two-way ability. San Antonio’s urgency to be competitive might make drafting a more raw prospect such as Salaun less attractive.
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Windhorst predicts a superstar will join Wemby in San Antonio
Brian Windhorst explains to Pat McAfee why he sees a potential superstar joining Victor Wembanyama on the Spurs.
Second round, No. 35 pick: Top three player options
- Terrence Shannon Jr., SG/SF, Illinois
Shannon was one of the best scorers in college basketball last season, averaging 23 points per game. He was arrested in December 2023 for an alleged incident three months prior at a bar in Lawrence, Kansas, however, and faced first-degree felony rape and felony sexual aggravated battery charges. A jury on Thursday found him not guilty of both charges.
We’re still learning more about where teams view Shannon’s draft stock as the not guilty verdict means he could be selected in the first round. If the Spurs are comfortable with Shannon’s character, they’d be hard-pressed to find a more talented player in this range. He can make 3s in volume pulling up off the dribble and with his feet set.
- Adem Bona, C, UCLA
Nonstop intensity was a trademark of Spurs basketball dating back to their championship seasons, but that has waned in recent years, something the front office would surely like to revive. No player in this draft plays harder than Bona, who brings an exceptional motor, toughness and explosiveness throwing his body around while being one of the best defensive playmakers in this class. Bona could develop into a good option to give Wembanyama a breather for 10 to 15 minutes per game, while also playing alongside him at times depending on matchups.
- Juan Nunez, PG, Ratiopharm Ulm
Nunez is arguably the best pick-and-roll playmaker in this class. He’s an absolute magician who makes creative, decisive reads and picks apart defenses with spectacular vision and flair. He’ll have to improve his shooting to play heavy minutes alongside Wembanyama, but players with his size and playmaking aren’t easy to come by, making him someone a team will want to draft and develop long term.
Second round, No. 48 pick: Top three player options
- Cam Spencer, SG, UConn
Spencer is one of the best shooters in this draft, hitting 44% of his 3s this season – many of which came running off screens or pulling up off the bounce. He is a smart, unselfish passer who can moonlight in a playmaking role and brings a tough, fiery demeanor that will be appreciated by teammates and coaches alike.
His age – he’s currently the oldest player projected to be drafted at 24 – and defensive/athletic limitations will likely relegate him to the second round, but it shouldn’t surprise anyone to see him carve out a NBA career considering his skill level, feel for the game and competitiveness.
- Jaylen Wells, SG/SF, Washington State
Wells has excellent size at 6-8, hit 42% of his 3s this past season and has real upside to grow into at 20 years old, hitting a late growth spurt and playing one year of Division I basketball at Washington State after transferring from Division II Sonoma State. He’s not the toughest or most versatile wing around, as the game understandably moves a little too fast for him at times on both ends of the floor, but he is a worthy flyer at this stage of the draft, and he will surely continue to improve with experience.
- Bronny James, PG/SG, USC
James’ limitations as a ball handler and shot-creator could be mitigated alongside bigger playmakers such as Wembanyama, allowing him to operate in a more narrowly confined 3-and-D role that best suits him at this stage of his development. His defensive versatility, open-court explosiveness, unselfishness and budding perimeter shooting are attributes that could be attractive to the Spurs, especially if he’s willing to commit to a two-way contract – like almost every player in this range will end up signing.
via ESPN