·     Bruce Bowen

·     Ime Udoka

This above roster will not muster enough points to win the rugged Western Conference. The Spurs need instant scoring production in whatever age package remains available on the free agent market. If that player is younger than 25, great.

But it appears Robert Horry and Michael Finley want to return in silver and black uniforms, and that makes Buford's daunting task more difficult.

Finley and Horry showed old age in the playoffs, and sagging production brings retirement closer. The two veterans can assume minuscule regular-season roles and still contribute headiness and know-how in another post season.

No way will Tim Duncan win his fifth ring if Finley starts again. Horry can gripe that Popovich under-utilizes him in the regular season, but he knows it is a lie.

With an opportunity to add a young talent on draft night, the Spurs selected—who? From where?

We know a few things about George Hill. His college is more difficult to say than his name. The Spurs, for once, did not select a project player to stash overseas. He hails from the U.S., a rarity for draft picks in San Antonio.

Mike Monroe from the San Antonio Express-News

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