DRAFT PICKS: Round 1: None Round 2: #37, #51, #53
| Draft History | |||
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| 26. George Hill | 28. Tiago Splitter | None | 28. Ian Mahinmi |
| * Draft rights traded | |||
2008–2009 Record
- 54-28, lost in first round
Offensive
- 108.5 (13th)
Defensive
- 104.3 (Fifth)
Under Contract:
- F: Tim Duncan
- G: Manu Ginobili
- G: Tony Parker
- G: Roger Mason
- C: Matt Bonner
- G: George Hill
- G: Ian Mahinmi
Acquired Via Trade:
- F: Richard Jefferson (from Bucks)
Free Agents:
- G: Michael Finley, (Player Option)
- F: Drew Gooden, (Unrestricted)
- F: Ime Udoka, (Unrestricted)
- G: Jacque Vaughn, (Unrestricted)
Areas of Strength:
It's still all about the Big Three. If the faces of the franchise (Duncan, Parker and Ginobili) can stay healthy -- and that's a big if -- the Spurs can still make serious noise in the WestNeeds Work:
The supporting cast is long in the tooth and lacking in athleticism, but the pre-Draft trade for Jefferson should help things. Lack of able bodies inside put too much strain on Duncan and the interior defense suffered. Twin Towers, apply inside.
Two Stats That Matter:
- 12 -- Consecutive trips to the Playoffs
- 1,059 -- Career games for Duncan, including the postseason
The Way To Go:
The Spurs made a big splash by acquiring Jefferson and managed to part with the expiring deals of Kurt Thomas, Bruce Bowen and Frabricio Oberto. That injection of youth and explosiveness, coupled with a healthy roster, could put San Antonio back on its regular perch as a contender. The Spurs can afford to take a few risks with their second-round picks and possibly stash a player overseas. Gregg Popovich promises the franchise will do what's necessary to avoid a "lull" and keep on winning. The track record suggests they'll make something happen.
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