Spurs drafting Cameron Carr offers dream scenario no other team could

The Spurs have the 20th overall pick in this summer's draft, and their options are plentiful. But out of any prospect, Cameron Carr would get the most out of being picked by them. San Antonio features a bevy of guards who can get downhill, which perfectly complements his game.

Now, I want you to notice the wording. I didn't say the Spurs would get the most out of picking Carr. I said he would get the most out of going to that team. Draft conversations usually focus on the benefits a team gets from a player instead of the other way around.

The draftee's story still matters. How will the franchise that takes him optimize his skill set and develop him into a player who has a long, fruitful career? For Cameron, he'll get a ton out of playing next to the weapons that San Antonio has.

Cameron Carr will benefit from the Spurs' backcourt

Carr is known for his elite long-distance shooting. The 6'5" forward from Baylor made 38% of his threes throughout his sophomore season, showing off the ability to create his own looks beyond the arc and make shots off the catch. The latter is very important if he's available for the Spurs.

This is a team filled to the brim with ball-handlers who love to put their head down and drive to the cup. Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, and De'Aaron Fox can all beat defenders off the dribble and get into the paint, using their gravity to free up opportunities for shooters. As a floor spacer, Carr can get a handful of easy looks in his rookie year playing alongside these guards.

Victor Wembanyama also attracts perimeter help with the constant pressure he puts on the rim. Defenders are so focused on keeping him from getting easy looks around the basket, and we've seen this open the door for perimeter shots countless times this season.

Long story short, San Antonio is a shooter's paradise. There's nothing better than being on a team that can put you in a position to get simple looks from distance, and if the Spurs can get him, Carr will see for himself.

Carr's two-way play will be highlighted in San Antonio

There's another massive benefit to playing for a contender in the first season of your career. You get the ability to showcase your skills on the biggest stage. If selected, Carr will have an opportunity to prove himself as a future elite 3&D threat.

He was known for his defensive skill set in college, using his size and length to blow up possessions for opposing offenses. If the Spurs want to remain dominant through the years, they'll need these attributes to disrupt elite perimeter players like SGA, Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic, and others.

Think about what this does for Carr in future contract negotiations. Defensive threats who can shoot are at a premium in the league today, and he'll be able to further develop those abilities by putting them to use against playoff competition. There's no better situation for a rookie like him.

Now, will he be available at the 20th spot for San Antonio? That's up for debate. He's an attractive enough prospect to go ahead of that. But you can't help but fantasize about the immaculate fit of him on the Spurs' roster.

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