The Spurs set up to maximize their lottery odds this season and have done it already. They will have as good a chance as anyone to get the top pick and can’t fall below the sixth pick, which would be the highest they’ve selected since Tim Duncan. They accomplished what they set out to accomplish.
Sacrifices had to be made for that goal to be reached, however. In their quest to bottom out, the Spurs had to put aside something they have always valued: continuity. A coaching staff that was known for being rigid in terms of rotations and roles has been a lot more experimental.