29ISAIA CORDINIER Shooting Guard, Denain
Age: 19 (11/28/1996)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’4.75″, 177 pounds, 6’8″
Slash Line: .463/.404/.779
Season Averages: 23.4 MPG, 10.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 0.7 ORPG, 2.0 APG, 1.2 SPG, 1.3 3PM
The San Antonio Spurs could be faced with the retirement of all-time legend Tim Duncan. San Antonio must also brace itself for Manu Ginobili’s potential departure, which could be the trickier void to fill.
Thus, it’s an option to take a center, San Antonio wagers its future at No. 29 on shooting guard Isaia Cordinier.
Cordinier is a 6’5″ shooting guard with a 6’8″ wingspan and above-the-rim athleticism. He’s quite thin for an off-guard, but won’t turn 20 until November, and would be entering a situation in San Antonio where his development would be progressive.
From a skills perspective, Cordinier could potentially step into Ginobili’s role within the offense.
Cordinier is an excellent shooter with legitimate 3-point range. He’s also a willing and capable passer who isn’t quite on Ginobili’s level as a facilitator—then again, not many are—but can help the offensive flow.
Cordinier needs time to develop, but he has the foundation for success in the NBA.