NBA Draft: Spurs gamble on shot-blocking Kentucky F Jayden Quaintance to pair alongside Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs arrived to the NBA Finals ahead of schedule this season after knocking off the reining champion Oklahoma City Thunder. When they got there, they weren’t ready as the New York Knicks staged repeated comebacks to beat the Spurs in five games for the NBA championship. Advertisement Advertisement On Tuesday, the Spurs added size, length and shot-blocking up front with the 20th pick in the draft in selecting Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance. But Quaintance may not be able to contribute immediately or consistently as a rookie. Quaintance played just four games at Kentucky as a sophomore after...