​San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Jayden Quaintance underwent successful surgery on his right knee, the team announced on Wednesday.Quaintance was limited to just four games last season at Kentucky after dealing with the effects of a torn ACL and meniscus suffered in February 2025 at Arizona State. He said after the draft that he was still managing some pain and would require another procedure.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Spurs did their due diligence on the injury during the predraft process and were comfortable with his rehabilitation progress. They worked with his representation to determine the next step for him and will provide an update on his return as appropriate.Before his injury setback, Quaintance averaged 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals as a freshman in 24 games with the Sun Devils. He set freshman program records for blocked shots (63) and rebounds per game.The 6-foot-10 forward was highly touted entering the draft because of his defensive skill set and size at 255 pounds. He also showcased a growing offensive game, but it was his rim protection, physicality and upside that stood out to the Spurs perhaps the most.Quaintance will now begin recovery from surgery with the hope of putting the injury behind him for good. He is highly thought of by the team and has the potential to be an impact player.This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Spurs rookie Jayden Quaintance undergoes surgery on right knee