Months of scouting, workouts, and interviews culminated as the 2019 NBA Draft came and went last night. Thirty organizations reloaded with talented prospects, and 60 players realized a lifelong dream to play in the NBA.
While perennial lottery locks like the Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic have tried and failed to build championship contenders through the draft, the San Antonio Spurs have annually revamped their roster on the shoulders of late first-rounders.
Every single team in the NBA has picked in the lottery at least once since 2007, except the San Antonio Spurs - who haven’t had a lottery pick since 1997.