The San Antonio Spurs have won five championships during R.C. Buford’s 25+ years with the organization, including four titles during his 15-year reign as general manager.
But San Antonio’s next great team will be built without Buford holding that GM title as he transitions into a new role in Spurs Sports & Entertainment.
According to The Athletic’s Jabari Young, Buford will be handing the GM keys to Brian Wright, who is expected to be promoted from his assistant general manager position.
Buford is leaving the job in good hands as Wright has grinded and worked his way up through the NBA ranks, and he’s already been very influential in some of the Spurs’ biggest moves.