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Welcome to San Antonio! Spurs draft two more rookies in second round of 2026 NBA Draft
By Ashley Gonzalez, Mary Rominger at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
San Antonio , a 2026 NBA Finals participant, doesn’t have a lot of “building” to do. That’s what the last three seasons were for.On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs drafted Ja’Kobi Gillespie with the No. 42 pick. The guard from Tennessee is 6 feet, 183-pounds, and averaged 18.4 points per game in ...
Key takeaway The guard from Tennessee is 6 feet, 183-pounds, and averaged 18.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The Spurs' selection of Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick brings much-needed height to the team, and his addition will be closely watched by San Antonio fans. With Quaintance on board, the team can now focus on leveraging their young talent, including Victor Wembanyama, to make a deeper playoff run. The fact that Wembanyama led the team in points, rebounds, and blocks during the postseason, while also earning the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award, suggests that the Spurs have a solid foundation to build on. As the team looks to re-sign key free agents like Jordan McLaughlin and Julian Champagnie, Quaintance's presence will be a crucial factor in determining the team's overall depth and competitiveness. With a strong core of players already under contract, including Stephon Castle, Keldon Johnson, and Devin Vassell, the Spurs are well-positioned to make a serious push for a championship in the coming seasons.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio, a 2026 NBA Finals participant, doesn’t have a lot of “building” to do. That’s what the last three seasons were for.On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs drafted Ja’Kobi Gillespie with the No. 42 pick. The guard from Tennessee is 6 feet, 183-pounds, and averaged 18.4 points per game in ...
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