ESPN based on demand& Strength simulation: Spurs demand is Knypur, Strength is Harper

Yesterday, ESPN draft analysts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo deduced the first round of the 2025 NBA draft from two opposing perspectives: selecting people according to team needs vs. selecting the strongest players for a ranking simulation.

The second pick in the first round of San Antonio Spurs:

The team needs to choose Conknipur

Building a perimeter shooter group with high ball merchandising and mobility will be the management's top priority this summer. Among this rookie, Knypur is the most perfect candidate - he is not only the number one scorer in the draft, but also can complete mobile shooting with cover, but also has solid defensive and organizational skills, and is selfless in his style of play and has a very competitive sense.

This season, he is willing to be the deputy to teammate and superstar Flag, which makes him an ideal partner for future MVP-level stars such as Wenban Yama.

The strongest choice Dylan Harper

Harper firmly ranked second in the middle of the season, and his organizational talent showed made him the best choice after Flag. This "large ball holder" who can independently create offensive opportunities and also deliver firepower to his teammates stands out with the potential that is visible to the naked eye - even if he already has the backcourt combination of Fox and Castle, the Spurs may still bet on his talent and put the lineup adaptability issues on hold.

Although other rookies may be able to fill the roster more accurately, Harper is the most valuable option here.