The San Antonio Spurs may not have high hopes heading into the season in regard to a potential playoff berth, but they are looking to develop their young core. Headlined by first-overall pick Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are sporting one of the most intriguing groups of youngsters in the NBA.
But San Antonio’s roster isn’t just made up of young guys like Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, and Devin Vassell. There are a few veterans littered throughout the team. Cedi Osman joined the squad over the summer via trade, and Devonte’ Graham will be heading into his first full year with the Spurs.
Meanwhile, Doug McDermott is set to begin his third year in San Antonio, but Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes the Spurs “should consider” trading the veteran sharpshooter.
“The San Antonio Spurs are about to tip off the Victor Wembanyama era. While it makes sense to surround him with as much shooting as possible, 31-year-old Doug McDermott doesn’t fit the rebuilding timeline.
“For his career, McDermott is a 41.0 percent three-point shooter. Even if he doesn’t provide much beyond that, that kind of shooting could interest some win-now teams.
“Flipping him for some unproven talent or a future pick could help the Spurs more down the road than McDermott himself.”
McDermott has made a career as one of the best three-point shooters in the league, and he could help the Spurs’ offensive spacing this season.
That said, if the Spurs are fully committed to their youth movement, trading McDermott for picks or other young players could make sense for them moving forward.
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