Spurs Draft Duke Defender Maliq Brown With No. 44 Pick
His length and ACC defensive honors give San Antonio a specialist who could bolster the frontcourt depending on what contract he signs.
Overview
- The Spurs used the 44th overall pick to select Maliq Brown, a Duke senior known for his defense.
- Brown, who was selected on June 25, won ACC Defensive Player of the Year and Sixth Man honors as a senior.
- He averaged 4.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals while shooting 62.9 percent and measured a 7-foot-1 wingspan, traits that underpin his projected defensive role.
- Brown made his first public appearance with the team in San Antonio and said seeing Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili at the practice facility highlighted the franchise’s veteran culture.
- It remains unclear whether Brown will sign a two-way or standard NBA contract, and his participation in rookie and summer programs will determine how quickly he joins the Spurs’ regular rotation.