Sergio de Larrea enters the final stretch before the 2026 NBA Draft with his name increasingly well-positioned among franchises. The Spanish point guard has gained ground in recent weeks and now appears with real chances of being selected in the first round.
The Valencia Basket player has moved from operating in a more uncertain area of the Draft to positioning himself near the end of the first round, where teams like the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves would be closely monitoring his development.
His growth throughout the season, combined with his competitive maturity, has strengthened his profile with NBA scouts. De Larrea has had significant minutes with a high-level Valencia Basket, providing direction, game reading, three-point shooting, and personality in a demanding context.
The ACB League Finals could further elevate his candidacy. For NBA franchises, competing in high-pressure games before making the jump is added value, and the Valladolid-born point guard has the perfect platform ahead of him to confirm the positive impressions.
With the Draft drawing ever closer, De Larrea has become one of the Spanish names to watch. His candidacy no longer appears to be a distant future bet, but a very serious possibility for the end of the first round.