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Welcome to San Antonio! Spurs draft two more rookies in second round of 2026 NBA Draft
By Ashley Gonzalez, Mary Rominger at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
San Antonio, a 2026 NBA Finals participant, doesn’t have a lot of “building” to do. That’s what the last three seasons were for.On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs drafted Ja’Kobi Gillespie with the No. 42 pick. The guard from Tennessee is 6 feet, 183-pounds, and averaged 18.4 points per game in ...
Key takeaway The guard from Tennessee is 6 feet, 183-pounds, and averaged 18.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The Spurs' selection of Jayden Quaintance with the No. 20 pick brings much-needed height to the team, and his addition will be closely watched by Alamo Heights residents who follow the team. As the Spurs look to build on their NBA Finals runner-up finish, Quaintance's 6-foot-9-inch frame and 57.1% field goal percentage will be a welcome asset. With Victor Wembanyama leading the team in multiple categories, Quaintance's presence will provide a boost to the squad, particularly when Wembanyama is on the bench. The team's young core, led by Wembanyama and coached by Mitch Johnson, has shown promise, and Quaintance's arrival will be seen as a key factor in their continued growth and development. As the Spurs move forward, fans in Alamo Heights will be eager to see how Quaintance fits into the team's lineup and contributes to their success.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio, a 2026 NBA Finals participant, doesn’t have a lot of “building” to do. That’s what the last three seasons were for.On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs drafted Ja’Kobi Gillespie with the No. 42 pick. The guard from Tennessee is 6 feet, 183-pounds, and averaged 18.4 points per game in ...
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