One overlooked draft decision could define the Spurs' future

We're 31 days from the 2025 NBA Draft, but the Spurs are on the clock right now. Evaluations are taking place left and right as they decide what they're going to do with their lottery picks. If they stand pat and don't make a trade using those particular assets, there are a bevy of options who can improve the team.

The second overall pick has pretty much already been made. Based on everything we've heard, Dylan Harper will be a member of the Silver and Black by the end of June. It's the 14th pick that requires a little extra attention.

Making sure they get it right will be paramount to the future of this team, and while the talent pool is deep, there are three players who fit SA the best, and I'd prefer that Brian Wright select one of them.

Carter Bryant

Bryant shot 37% from three last year. He's 6'8" with a 6'11" wingspan, and his athleticism is impressive. He's the kind of prospect with the high ceiling you hope to be in every draft. He's shown an ability to play both sides of the floor. My only concern is his motor. There have been questions about how motivated he is, and you can't coach that. Either the player wants to be great or they don't.

San Antonio would need to be careful about Bryant if they went in that direction, but the raw talent is there. It will be imperative that they have serious conversations about how he views his future, but they'll also need to pick up that phone and talk to his previous coaches and trainers. Fitting into the culture is just as important as the talent you bring to the court.

Liam McNeeley

San Antonio needs shooting, and Liam McNeeley can provide it. The UConn standout is projected to be one of the best shooters in his draft class, and that's proficiency that San Antonio desperately needs. During his only season with the Huskies, McNeeley was thrust into a playmaking role and showed serious chops in that department.

He's not the primary playmaking type, but he still thrived overall in that role. He'll be even better in the pros when he can play a specific role. The Silver and Black can be the team that helps him realize his potential. He'll have plenty of opportunities created by the pressure Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle put on defenses.

Thomas Sorber

Speaking of Wembanyama, he still needs a backup. Thomas Sorber had a shortened season due to injury, but that can work to San Antonio's benefit. The Georgetown product is immensely talented, and had he remained on the court, he'd likely have a higher projection. Right now, he's expected to go in the middle to late first round.

His athleticism is special, and when you combine his shooting form with the 72% he shoots from the free throw line, he could probably develop a nice outside shot with some dedication. Sorber is also 6'10" with a 7"6" wingspan. Those measurables, paired with his defensive determination, will make him a force for San Antonio. Selecting him would be a homerun.

There's no telling if the Spurs will end up trading the 14th pick away or not. We likely won't know about any impending deals until they're happening, if they happen at all. SA is famous for being tight-lipped. But if they hold on to both lottery picks, selecting any of these three players will do wonders for a San Antonio team on the rise.