Open Thread: Spurs draftees hold a press conference

On Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs held a press conference to introduce the four newest members of the team. Jayden Quaintance, Tarris Reed, Jr., Ja’Kobi Gillespie, and Maliq Brown received their Spurs jerseys.

Meet your 2026 #Spurs rookies. Most of them are San Francisco bound next week. Las Vegas after. They’re ready to get going. #PorVida pic.twitter.com/faKG3CKKst

— Matt Guzman (@mattgzman) June 25, 2026

They met with the press briefly and shared their aspirations as the newest members of the franchise.

From Jayden Quaintance saying that Tim Duncan is his favorite Spur,

Jayden Quaintance, on if he asked the Spurs about No. 21 after wearing it in college: “Nah, they cut that off pretty quickly, I'm not going to lie. As soon as I got drafted they were like, ‘Here’s a couple number options that you’ll have.’ They killed that dream pretty fast.” pic.twitter.com/7c0iGEfRQK

— Spurs Nation (@Spurs_Nation) June 25, 2026

to Tarris Reed, Jr.’s realization that he was drafted by San Antonio.

Spurs draft pick Tarris Reed, on being surprised when he was selected: “I was like, ‘Oh, man. I’m probably not going to San Antonio. Something might have messed up.’ So, when they called my name, when I saw my name on the screen, that was my pure, genuine, raw reaction. I’m going… pic.twitter.com/HG4rMqGQL6

— Spurs Nation (@Spurs_Nation) June 25, 2026

It seems the guys are right at home in front of the mic. And they are excited about the prospect of playing for the San Antonio Spurs.

You can watch the full interviews and see for yourself.

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