Four picks belong to the San Antonio Spurs throughout both rounds of the 2024 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, New York. Here's everything you need to know ahead of those potential selections.
Live from Brooklyn, New York, is the next class of NBA rookies, all of which will be sitting in anticipation awaiting the coveted phone call with a — for the most part — unfamiliar area code. It might not take long, but in the short time they speak with the voice on the other end of the line, their future is forever changed.
The next two days of action are solely about the prospects and what they can bring to the table as professionals.The 2024 NBA Draft will be streamed nationally on ESPN and ABC beginning at 7 p.m. CST, but fans can also follow along here as each pick is announced. Not much is known about how those picks will shape out, but it's best to be prepared to know the names of whoever they might be.Castle is easily an NBA-caliber player. Despite only having one season of experience, it was clear from the jump that his skillset was not only going to translate, but it'd make him a big asset to a team with good coaching.
If San Antonio was to draft Castle, they'd likely do so with the No. 4 pick. High stakes, but if he pans out, he could be a true combo guard capable of wearing many hats.Dillingham is — in a perfect world — the point guard San Antonio has been searching for. Weighing in at just 164 points and standing 6-foot-3 at his tallest, it's clear that the 19-year-old is undersized — smaller than even New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson.
Carter averaged 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game and oftentimes displayed his athleticism on two-handed rejections or rebounds. He plays solid defense and would fit right in with Jeremy Sochan, Cissoko and, of course, Wembanyama on that end. On defense, Clingan provides a similar level of comfort that Wembanyama’s teammates spoke to all season, and would further boost the strong defense that San Antonio has begun to build around Wembanyama, Sochan and even Cissoko.
As a ball handler, Topić exudes confidence. He’s quick-minded and decisive when in control of the offense, so as he develops, that’s likely to continue to be the case. That being said, there are some pieces of his game that have yet to develop, leaving the Serbian guard with some improvement areas. As an on-ball defender, Buzelis could slow down opposing playmakers on the perimeter, and if done right, could force them into either a bad shot or giving up the ball. And with the pieces San Antonio already has, the latter could mean having to face Wembanyama down low, which could make for a strong one-two punch on defense.
Adding a reliable shooter who demands attention from opposing defenses is certainly a trait the Spurs ought to consider, especially when the same player also positions himself well on defense to get blocks and rebounds. The 19-year-old is shooting north of 40 percent from behind the arc with JL Bourg, and has displayed a strong ability to make uncomfortable shots when needed. With the ball in his hands, Risacher can create space for himself, but also become nimble enough to be a dual threat from outside and closer to the rim, which makes him versatile.
Here is a short list of names to look for in the range of when the Spurs will be selecting in Round 2:Just because the Spurs have four picks throughout the two rounds of this year's draft doesn't mean they're required to use them.
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