The San Antonio Spurs will likely look to the draft once again to find the players they need to surround star French forward phenom Victor Wembanyama with the right sort of players needed to compete in the league’s 2024-25 season.
And among others, the Spurs have a late second round pick currently projected to go 46th overall in a new mock 2024 NBA draft from the Ringer. And that mock draft has a player in mind for San Antonio — Weber State forward Dillon Jones. A 6-foot-6 22-year-old with a 6-foot-11 wingspan, Jones evokes what the Ringer describes as “shades of Grant Williams crossed with Julius Randle”. Did we mention that Jones plays the point?
His size and aggressive style of play would indeed make for an interesting fit next to Wemby. And while his defense and jumper could use some work, the upside is considerable for a ball club that already has atypical physical gifts.
And Jones’ defensive and athletic deficiencies will be in a less harsh light with someone like Wembanyama behind him to help act as a second line of defense should the Weber State alum need the help.
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