Phoenix Suns Receive: F Doug McDermott, G Devonte’ Graham
San Antonio Spurs Receive: G Chris Paul
Surely, organizational structure was important to Wembanyama’s camp. To some, the Spurs are the pinnacle of that concept.
For a long time, that was unquestionable. The Spurs were contending for more than 20 years. If they didn’t win an NBA championship, they at least had a shot at doing so.
In recent years, that hasn’t been the case. Tim Duncan retired. Kawhi Leonard demanded a trade. The Spurs were mediocre for a long time, and this year, they were worse.
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Of course, that was by design. The Spurs were tanking for Wembanyama.
Just as they did with Duncan, the lottery Gods rewarded them for their efforts.
Is this the right way to get their new era started?