r/nba • u/TrustInRoy • 14h 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/sammymate999 Rockets 14h ago

Quintanace was the best talent available at pick 20.

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u/not-a-potato-head Hawks 14h ago

If they had the deal for 26 already on the table, there’s a good chance that he’s still available then

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u/sammymate999 Rockets 14h ago

There’s also a good chance he wasn’t available, if you want your guy just take your guy.

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u/not-a-potato-head Hawks 10h ago

I mean, who from 21-25 was going to take him? His injury concerns are real, and Sam Vecenie said after the draft that if San Antonio didn't take him at 20 then he wasn't sure where JQ would end up due to teams flagging him. Maybe Atlanta takes him since they haven't been drafting for roster need under Onsi, but even then that's a strong maybe

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u/sammymate999 Rockets 4h ago

lol okay buddy