After drafting guard Lonnie Walker in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft, general manager R.C. Buford selected 6-foot-10 forward Chimezie Metu from USC. The 21-year-old power forward dominated the PAC-12 in his junior season as a Trojan, averaging 15.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.
His potential as a rim-runner could dynamically change the way the San Antonio operates on both ends of the floor. Not only can he create his own opportunities around the basket, but his switchability and versatility may take some of the defensive pressure off of All Star LaMarcus Aldridge near the rim.