Duarte's move set is something a raw prospect doesn't simply develop over the course of three years.
If he's drafted, people will hate the pick due to his age but will immediately love him after 10 games (with playing time). He has the confidence to shoot, something both White and Lonnie have struggled with. He shoots 3's with a hand in his face, no problem. He's not scared of contact inside.
I mean, he fits the type of pick the Spurs usually go for.
Has the college accolades like Tre - check
2-way player like White - check
Unusual path to basketball - check
International - check
3-level scorer - check
If the logic is that since he's old, he'll have a shorter NBA career... what's the difference between that and a young player coming in and developing for the first three years to get to Duarte's level when they become the same age? It's not a certainty that the young player will be as good as Duarte is now, either. Lonnie Walker is turning 23 this year and is not even in the same universe as Duarte. He has a year and a half to get there. Will he? Hmm...
I'm ready for the Duarte era, if it happens.