Little if any spotlight is ever given to the second round of the NBA Draft. All of the household names are off the board and your average basketball fan is heading to bed for a good night’s sleep.
Though many of these second-rounders will never see the light of an NBA rotation, when it comes to the San Antonio Spurs, you never know which name you’ll need to remember. While several teams rely on the lottery to retool their roster, the Spurs have made a habit of uncovering overlooked talent where others see fringe project players.