By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
The San Antonio Spurs are closely monitoring Juan Núñez, whom they selected in last year’s NBA draft with the 36th pick. Although the 20-year-old point guard signed a three-year deal with Barcelona, he has been sidelined by a knee injury that ended his season.
Despite this, the Spurs remain excited about his potential and are aligned with Barça in his development.
“I know we’ve had a lot of people visiting him in Spain and interacting with the Barcelona organization. We have a great relationship from everything I’ve heard, that’s what I know about it. I know we’re very aligned in terms of his development and experience there, and we want to continue helping him grow as a young player,” San Antonio Spurs’ interim coach Mitch Johnson said to Mundo Deportivo.
As he highlighted, what San Antonio values most in Núñez is his passing ability.
“He’s an incredible passer and has been playing high-level basketball since he was young. He’s a guy who isn’t necessarily here with us physically, but he’s in our development program. We want him to keep growing and see how far we can take it,” Johnson concluded.
Juan Núñez recorded 25 appearances in the EuroLeague for Barcelona before his injury, averaging 5 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.5 rebounds.