2017 NBA Draft: 5 best fits for Louisville Cardinals' Donovan Mitchell

2017 NBA Draft: 5 best fits for Louisville Cardinals’ Donovan Mitchell

Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and forward Deng Adel (22) celebrate against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 4, 2017; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) controls the ball during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The Louisville Cardinals won 90-67. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

San Antonio Spurs

Picking late in the first round, the San Antonio Spurs could pick up Mitchell who fits a clear need. Danny Green is the clear starter but is known for his defense. Behind him, Manu Ginobili is getting older, and Jonathan Simmons is a bit too inconsistent to provide more than about 20 minutes.

Mitchell could go to the Spurs and feel no pressure to blossom immediately. The third or fourth shooter to come off the bench, he would have time to develop his already solid game – especially on the defensive end.

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