Spurs Fiesta 5: San Antonio Mock Draft
1. SPURS MOCK DRAFT "Kentucky's projected engine, Wagner could jump into the top-five discussion with his signature knack for slicing through defenses and three-level scoring," Bleacher Report writes. "Avoiding inefficient percentages and questions about passing will keep Wagner from sliding down boards. But he's at his best using his handles and change of direction to penetrate and create layup angles at the rim, where he's a strong finisher despite possessing limited physical tools and athleticism."
2. WEMBY AMONG NBA'S BEST "Ranking Wembanyama before his debut is an extraordinarily difficult task ... because we've never seen anyone like him play in the NBA before," CBS Sports wrote. "The range of outcomes here is so wide that Wembanyama might be No. 1 on this list before long."
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3. CAM PAYNE CUT; WHO'S NEXT? "Meanwhile, the Spurs will have to release two more players to get to the NBA required fifteen players. Get used to this sort of end of the roster coming and going as the club figures out its future with Victor Wembanyama as the new centerpiece of the franchise.
4. DEVIN VASSELL BRINGS HOPE "Vassell had a trial run as San Antonio's second option last season, and averaged a respectable 18.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game on strong shooting splits," CBS Sports wrote.
5. SPURS COUNTDOWN The San Antonio Spurs are just 41 days away from their season opener at home against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, October 25 for Victor Wembanyama's long-awaited NBA debut.
