The Spurs entered their second game of the season against the Orlando Magic with similar records of 2-6 and 2-7. respectively. However, for two of the seven worst teams in the league record-wise, they could hardly be further apart. The Magic are a young, depleted team with the youngest starting line-up in NBA history. They have no franchise player, have been in limbo since Dwight Howard forced his way out nine years ago, and no clear direction going forward.
The Spurs can relate in some aspects — they are also one of the younger teams in the league, have been in limbo since their franchise player forced his way out, and lack any stars — but unlike the Magic, the Spurs (now 3-6) have something resembling a plan and are better than their record indicates.