Passionate about basketball, he moved to San Antonio to follow Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs after graduating from IEJ, his gaze constantly fixed on the NBA, both on the court and in statistics and contracts.
Although they decided to move the eighth overall pick in the NBA draft, the Spurs still signed three new players who could play alongside Victor Wembanyama next season. Who are Stephon Castle, Juan Nunez and Harrison Ingram, San Antonio’s three rookies?
This summer, the Spurs have the mission of strengthening the team around Victor Wembanyama after his promising first season. The first step was the NBA draft held on Thursday and Friday, where they added three new talents to the team: Stephon Castle, Juan Nunez et Harrison Ingram.
Stephon Castle: Defensive specialist and potential starter
Selected in fourth position, Stephon Castle is the Spurs’ top recruit in this draft. After winning the college title with theUniversity of Connecticuthe could establish himself as a starter at the back or at point guard next season and take an important place in the game of the Texan team. A formidable defender, his coach, Dan Hurley, compared him to Jrue Holidayone of the best defenders in the league. Castle is also a solid creator, making his association with Victor Wembanyama particularly promising.
“I am very happy with this choice. Stephon is able to help us next year. He is one of the most “NBA ready” players in this draft,” rejoiced The animalThursday. Long coveted by the Spurs, Castle also expressed his excitement about playing with the Frenchman, under the guidance of Gregg Popovichhighlighting his ability to play without the ball and make the game easier for others.
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Juan Nunez: former enemy turned teammate
Juan Nunez36th choice, has even already met The animalThe two players crossed paths in 2019, during the Eurobasket, during which Nunez led Spain to victory over France (70-61). Now, they are expected to play together and share a lot of the ball, since the 36th pick in the draft is a pure leader specializing in passes who could eventually establish himself as the main organizer of the team.
“He’s probably the best pick-and-roll player in the Draft. He is competitive. He’s a winner, he showed it at the highest level,” underlined Brian Wrightthe manager of Spurs. German champion with Ratiopharm Ulm last season, Juan Nunez could, however, spend another year in Europe before joining the NBA in order to perfect his game.
Harrison Ingram: Intriguing Talent
Harrison Ingram48th player selected in the draft and the last choice of Saint Anthony, is a very intriguing talent. Originally from Texas and highly anticipated out of high school, he is a promising winger with a modern profile. Ingram is a reliable three-point shooter, capable of moving the ball and aggressive on defense, possessing all the qualities necessary to make it in the NBA. His greatest strength remains his boundless energy, which allows him to dominate the offensive rebound even against taller players. It’s difficult to determine if Ingram has what it takes to play in the NBA, but he could be an interesting option off the bench if he fulfills his potential.
2024-06-28 19:19:34
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