Though the San Antonio Spurs haven’t typically selected their draft picks before the mid-20’s, general manager R.C. Buford seemingly struck gold with his first-round selection in 2018. Swingman Lonnie Walker IV spent most of his season either riding the bench in the Alamo City or working his tail off with the Austin Spurs, securing a significant role in the organization’s long-term plans.
Standing at 6-foot-5 with spectacular leaping ability, Walker stood out from the rest of his draft class as an elite athlete with the instincts necessary to become special in this league.