With the 12th pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, the Spurs selected Josh Primo, from Alabama. It was a move that surprised everyone but could pan out well for a San Antonio team looking for shotmaking and potential.
There are plenty of reasons to be a little worried about this pick. Primo, the youngest player in the draft, was projected to be a late first round pick by most experts, so grabbing him in the lottery could be considered a reach. The Spurs going for yet another player under 6’8 despite a clear need for forward depth could make the selection seem questionable, considering the other prospects available.