The latest mock draft from Sam Vecenie of The Athletic has the Spurs selecting Arizona freshman Koa Peat 11th overall. At first glance, that seems like a great get, as Peat’s a high-potential prospect with a ton of buzz around his name. However, Peat’s perimeter-averse playstyle would make this a potential disaster pick for San Antonio.
Koa Peat would not fit on the Spurs
Peat’s game is centered around brute force and athleticism. He’s 6’8” with an uber-strong 235-pound frame, and he comes from an NFL family, which shows in the way he hoops. In the mock draft article, Vecenie describes him as an “excellent mismatch shot creator for an awesome team.