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San Antonio Spurs: 5 options for pick No. 29 in 2017 NBA Draft

By Simon Shortt

Feb 20, 2017; Morgantown, WV, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Jarrett Allen (31) shoots in the lane during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2017; Morgantown, WV, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Jarrett Allen (31) shoots in the lane during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 25, 2017; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) is pressured by Miami Hurricanes forward Dewan Huell (20) during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) is pressured by Miami Hurricanes forward Dewan Huell (20) during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Harry Giles, PF, Duke

Before his injuries, Harry Giles was a potential No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. Now his draft stock is contingent upon the strength of his knees. Giles did not have a great combine outing, posting average jumping marks and below average agility/sprint times.

But it will be his meetings with team doctors that could help push his stock one way or another. If they feel his knees will get stronger and he is not any more at risk of re-injury than anyone else, the combine results might not be so detrimental.

Should the Spurs feel his body can continue to heal and improve to give him a long career ahead, Giles would be a steal this late in the first round.

At 6’10” with a 7’3″ wingspan and 9’1″ standing reach, he has the length to develop into Gregg Popovich’s defensive backbone at minimum. But if Giles were to reach his full potential, he could become a two-way star and help keep the San Antonio Spurs in title contention for years to come.

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