The Spurs select Jayden Quaintance with the 20th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
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Key Points:
- The San Antonio Spurs selected Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick in the NBA draft, marking their first pick outside the lottery since 2019.
- Quaintance, a 6’9” center from Arizona State and Kentucky, is known for his elite rim protection, averaging 2.6 blocks per game as a freshman.
- Despite his potential, Quaintance carries injury concerns after suffering a torn ACL in February 2025, limiting his sophomore season to just four games.
- The Spurs can be patient with Quaintance’s development, supported by Luke Kornet, who was one of the top backup centers in the league last season.
- Further analysis of the pick and second-round coverage will follow, with more updates expected soon.
