Spurs draft Jayden Quaintance, who targets shooting improvement

The San Antonio Spurs selected Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, focusing on his long-term defensive potential. Following the draft, Quaintance expressed his intention to enhance his shooting and offensive versatility. Despite past injury concerns, the Spurs believe in his upside, particularly if he can develop alongside Victor Wembanyama. The team's draft strategy aims to address recent postseason struggles, and Quaintance is considered a high-risk, high-reward prospect, with projections of him becoming an elite defender.

• 12:08 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs rookie Jayden Quaintance’s this post-draft message signals big changes coming to his game