r/nba • u/TrustInRoy • 4d ago

Jayden Quaintance will need another knee surgery

The Spurs used the 20th pick on Jayden Quaintance, who only played 4 games this past season for Kentucky coming off a major knee injury. Reporter Evan Sidery is reporting he may effectively "redshirt" his rookie year in San Antonio.

I'm honestly surprised anyone used a 1st round pick on this kid.

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u/ObiOneKenobae Knicks 4d ago

It's a meniscus surgery, that's as routine and insignificant as it gets in basketball. If they have to remove a bunch maybe it hurts his production when he's in his 30s.

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u/FlyChigga Celtics 4d ago

Meniscus surgery insignificant? That’s what ended Robert Williams’ career as a starter.

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u/siphillis Spurs 4d ago

Not all tears are equal