Jayden Quaintance selects new jersey number for Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Jayden Quaintance will wear No. 22 for his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs, having previously worn No. 21 throughout his career. The number 21 is retired by the team in honor of Tim Duncan. Quaintance was the 20th overall pick in the draft and was limited to four games last season due to a torn ACL and meniscus. He underwent surgery on July 15 and the Spurs are managing his recovery. The team is optimistic about his potential as a player known for his rim protection and physicality.
- •Quaintance wore No. 21 in high school and college.
- •No. 21 is retired by the Spurs for Tim Duncan.
- •He was the 20th overall pick in the recent draft.
- •Quaintance averaged 9.4 points and 7.9 rebounds before injury.
- •The Spurs are carefully managing his recovery process.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — With No. 21 retired, Spurs' Jayden Quaintance picks new jersey number
"Wearing No. 21 for much of his career, Jayden Quaintance will have a new number when he takes the court for his rookie campaign with the Spurs.
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