S bag, his sleazebag uncle and the Raptors.
I didn't say there was, but at this point I don't know where this excitement is derived from.
But that's just it: They're too scared to do anything and don't seem to have a plan. They seem to think they'll just pull another Giniobili (not that they developed him), Parker or S bag out of their ass because they're the Spurs.
It's not about the pick, it's about their predicament, especially in comparison to the Raptors.
Finding a foundational piece(s) through the draft is essential, especially in a non glamour market. Obviously, building an entire core through it is unlikely though.
"We've" had an embarrassing 4 years and 3 years into what should have been a re-build, they're still stuck in first gear. I'd argue to start over again by selling off the mid 20s role players (White, Murray, Poeltl).
The odds of an all-star type talent being available at #12 are slim and relying on being the team to nail that is both arrogant and stupid (there's a reason most actively try to avoid the middle).