The San Antonio Spurs have routinely picked late in the first round of the NBA Draft over the last two decades because of their unprecedented regular season and playoff success. Yet, they have continually found a way to maximize relatively unheralded prospects, transforming them into reliable role players and everyday starters.
When the Silver and Black selected Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, and Keldon Johnson with the 29th pick in their respective drafts, few people envisioned them blossoming into vital cogs for a winning franchise. All three have become indispensable two-way contributors for a team that has exceeded almost every expectation this season.