The 2020 NBA Finals matchup between the Lakers and Heat is set to begin Wednesday night, and the fast-approaching NBA Draft is officially less than two months away from altering the trajectory of the handful of teams who missed out on the postseason festivities.
The San Antonio Spurs became one of those unfortunate few who missed out on the playoff action when they failed to qualify for the first time in 23 years, but whoever they select come November 18 just might help them rejoin the ranks of the title-contending hopefuls.