San Antonio Spurs
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs are already expected to welcome a big man into the fold this summer. They’ll be drafting Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick in the draft.
Wembanyama may be big. Apparently, he doesn’t want to play center. That makes sense.
Wembanyama’s slight frame may not lend itself to wrestling with bruisers on the low block on a nightly basis.
Ayton can do that. He’s got the sheer might to do the dirty work. He’d provide the Spurs with some size on the interior.
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Meanwhile, Wembanyama could thrive alongside him as a weak side shot blocker. With that said, the Spurs could wonder if, eventually, Wembanyama will move to the 5.
If they don’t want to invest in Ayton, this next team might.