The youngest roster of the Gregg Popovich era has met the expectations of an organization in the first genuine season of a rebuild. Despite a third straight year on the fringes of the playoff race, there have been plenty of pleasant surprises along the way that should give Spurs fans hope for the future of this once-proud franchise.
Dejounte Murray has emerged as a nightly triple-double threat and a first-time All-Star. Rookie combo guard Josh Primo has flashed unique off-the-dribble creation after pundits voiced skepticism towards the pick on draft night. And while the league excluded Devin Vassell from the Rising Stars Game, the second-year swingman is trending sky-high.