2017 NBA Draft: Instant reaction and grades from the first round

By Michael Saenz | Jun 22, 2017

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the stage before the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 23, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) reacts during the second half against the Utah Utes at the Coors Events Center. The Utes defeated the Buffaloes 86-81. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

29. San Antonio Spurs – Derrick White, PG, Colorado

Derrick White averaged 18 points and nearly five assists last season with Colorado. He shot above 50 percent from the field and 39 percent from three-point range. Solid.

The only reason why I didn’t give the Spurs a higher grade is because they don’t exactly need a point guard if they expect to sign one in free agency. And they already have a promising backup in Dejounte Murray. So, in essence, this is a bit of a head scratcher.

However, I’ve learned never to doubt Gregg Popovich.

Grade: C