GM Brian Wright's understated, classy reaction stands out among drawing room memories.
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So much was on the line for the Spurs and San Antonio. If the Spurs were to improbably win the lottery to position themselves to draft another transformative big man, life would change for all of us. But after winning lotteries in 1987 and 1997 to draft two franchise-saving big men in David Robinson and Tim Duncan, respectively, it seemed unlikely lottery lightning would strike a third time for San Antonio.
I also got a kick out of longtime Orlando communications director Joel Glass showing off to reporters a case containing the ping-pong balls that gave the Magic four lottery wins, including the one last year that resulted in the drafting of Paolo Banchero first overall. The forward from Duke was the runaway rookie of the year.
Wembanyama, experts predicted, would add millions to the worth of his new team, guarantee huge ticket sales and national television exposure, and serve as the linchpin for years of success. With everyone and everything in place, Spruell outlined the lottery rules and assured the gathering the lottery machine and the balls had been checked and regulated. Bottom line: It was an air-tight process designed to eliminate the conspiracy theories that had plagued some past lotteries.
"I'm like a duck swimming on water," he said, conjuring the image of webbed feet moving a mile a minute under the surface."That's what it feels like on the inside."
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