Of the many areas of expertise touted by the San Antonio Spurs and their front office, scouting is among the top of their talents. After 22 consecutive seasons of reaching the playoffs, general manager R.C. Buford and his staff of highly-qualified assistants have become extremely confident in their ability to find talent in unlikely places.
Buford was able to secure athletic swingman Lonnie Walker IV in the 2018 NBA Draft after many projected the product of Redding, Pennsylvania to get picked in the late-lottery. Instead, the Spurs were able to nab an exciting piece for the future with the 18th pick in the draft.