18. San Antonio Spurs: Rui Hachimura, Gonzaga
Rui Hachimura is almost the perfect pick for the San Antonio Spurs. He’s the type of player that maybe will never become a superstar in the NBA, but will be ready to contribute – and at a high level – from almost the opening tip.
Hachimura is mature, and has a little of it all in his game. During junior season with the Bulldogs, he’s averaging 20 points, seven rebounds and two assists on 60 percent shooting from the field. He’s also showed a bit of a 3-point shot this season.
Hachimura is a do-it-all big that would make Gregg Popovich a very happy man, should he have the opportunity to select him in the middle of the first round.