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For the third consecutive year, fortune favored the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Draft Lottery. This time, they secured the No. 2 overall pick, a prime position that will allow the franchise to continue building around an already promising young core, one that features the last two Rookies of the Year.

Landing in the top tier of the draft once again gives the Spurs a golden opportunity to add another impactful piece to their rebuilding puzzle. Head coach Mitch Johnson emphasized the significance of the moment in comments shared by ESPN’s Michael Wright and Jonathan Givony.

“When you jump into the top four again, you put yourself as an organization in a place to make a really big acquisition with a really good player,” Johnson said.

While Johnson acknowledged the potential value of the pick, he clarified that the focus is on selecting a talented prospect rather than trading the pick away. His remarks underscore the team’s continued commitment to developing through the draft and strengthening its foundation with young talent.

With No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama already showing signs of superstardom and 2022’s Rookie of the Year still developing, the Spurs are now positioned to add yet another elite young player to their roster, keeping the momentum of their rebuild firmly on track.

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