Livio Jean-Charles, PF France (28)
This is such a typical Spurs pick, investing in a young, talented player who might take a little while to return on the investment, but could be more productive than any of the other players drafted around him. Livio Jean-Charles lit up the Hoop Summit and showed a skill-set that projects as a perfect role player forward. Jean-Charles is long, athletic, and a good rebounder who can also step out and hit a jumper. He needs to get stronger and more polished, but is also only 19 years old.
Second Round
Deshaun Thomas, SF Ohio State (58)
My head says that Deshaun Thomas isn't an NBA player, but my gut says that if anyone can turn him into one it is the Spurs. Thomas can certainly score, and do it from all over the floor, but his defense is just atrocious. It's not just that Thomas is undersized and not a great athlete, he just doesn't try at all on that end of the floor. The Spurs are great at hiding weaknesses but Thomas' defense may be too much.
Projected Rotation
PG: Tony Parker/Cory Joseph
SG: Danny Green/Gary Neal (RFA)
SF: Kawhi Leonard
PF: Tim Duncan/Matt Bonner
C: Tiago Splitter/Boris Diaw
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