The Wembanyama Spurs selected Juan Nunez in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Juan Nunez is finally in the NBA. The Madrid native was selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft, where he personally – with the federation’s permission not to attend the national team’s training camp for the pre-Olympic Games – attended classes ESPN in which the new format of the event came out. His position was 36. Leaving aside the anecdotal fact that number 1, Zakkari Risacher, was born in Malaga but represents France, Nunez was the only Spaniard in this edition.

As it happens, the Spanish player was drafted by the NBA’s Pacers, who made a last-minute trade with the Spurs for the position immediately below. So for Indiana it was actually No. 35 with Australian Johnny Furphy selected, and for San Antonio it was No. 36 led by Juan Nunez. In fact, in ESPN They asked him about his compatibility with Carlisle simply because this exchange of details was not official and the parties knew that destination will be Texas franchise.

The outstanding point guard, who came through the youth ranks of Real Madrid until he emigrated two years ago to improve his game, has spent the last two years with German club Ulm. With them, he reached the Bundesliga in 2023. Talents like Iago dos Santos have recently emerged from this club in the Euroleague environment, or Pacome Dadiet, who was picked up by the Knicks a few hours ago.

What is the situation with Juan Nunez after his election?

The fall to Spurs could force Juan Nunez and his entourage to consider the direction they are heading this summer. The player had taken steps to return to the Liga Endesa, for which he was included in the section entitled “Right of First Choice”, which refers to players who wish to return and serves as a warning to the previous team that retains the preference. In Juan’s case, the notice was sent to Madrid, with Barça as the final destination. The agreement between the two parties was complete, pending the need to see if his previous club would drop his first option in the first half of July and allow him to sign for the eternal rival; the same thing that happened to Willy Hernangómez last summer. The bet by Popovich, Buford and the Spurs is something that could blow up the idea that was being counted on, what is known as draft and cache (choosing a player knowing he will continue training with another team outside the NBA)Having a coach like Nunez, whose aspect of the game makes him the most special, catering to the needs of Victor Wembanyama is enough to make him appreciate it immediately.

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