Rest of the 1st round
15. Heat grab Jared McCain
16. 76ers take Kyshawn George
17. Lakers select Isaiah Collier
18. Magic draft Devin Carter
19. Raptors (via Pacers) choose Johnny Furphy
20. Cavaliers select Jaylon Tyson
21. Pelicans (via Bucks) draft Zach Edey
22. Suns take Tristan da Silva
23. Bucks (via Pelicans) select Bobi Klintman
24. Knicks (via Mavericks) choose Yves Missi
25. Knicks take Ryan Dunn
26. Wizards (via Clippers) draft Tyler Kolek
27. Timberwolves grab Hunter Sallis
28. Nuggets select DaRon Holmes
29. Jazz (via Thunder) take Tyler Smith
30. Celtics draft Trey Alexander
Second round
31. Raptors (via Pistons) choose A.J. Johnson
32. Jazz (via Wizards) select Bub Carrington
33. Bucks (via Blazers) take Juan Nunez
34. Trail Blazers (via Hornets) draft Kevin McCullar Jr.
35. Spurs pick Justin Edwards
Edwards was the number three player in his class coming out of high school and projected to be a lottery selection before this season. The 6’8 wing struggled at Kentucky as he only averaged 21.4 minutes per game, but the Spurs should be shooting for upside in the second round.
What if Edwards blossoms with more space in the NBA? He can play without the ball and showed some improved shooting at Kentucky. His overall game would get better under Gregg Popovich in San Antonio, and the Spurs may just be able to unlock what had everyone so excited during his high school days.
San Antonio has two second-round draft picks in this class, and they should be shooting for high ceiling prospects. Uncovering a gem late in the draft could help the franchise go from the lottery to contention with Victor Wembanyama leading the way.