In a first round that saw its fair share of trades (hello Jimmy Butler), the Spurs stood pat. No Danny Green trade. No LaMarcus Aldridge trade. At least not yet. Instead, the Spurs stuck to the script, drafting Colorado’s Derrick White with the 29th overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft.
Here’s what Spurs fans have to look forward with their new prospect:
Derrick White is jack-of-all-trades, and his versatility is one reason he moved up draft boards. He shot a hair shy of 40% from three and was his team’s best deep threat, despite attracting attention as Colorado’s primary scorer.