What's at Stake for San Antonio Spurs in 2015 NBA Draft?

The San Antonio Spurs hold the 26th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft, so the franchise needs a healthy bit of good fortune in order for a highly touted prospect to tumble into its lap.

But the front office probably isn't banking on that unlikely scenario. They should be looking for a reserve who can replace an underachieving member of the 2014-15 roster instead.

As noted by Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, head coach Gregg Popovich is anticipating a shakeup of the Spurs squad.

"The team will probably look considerably different than it looks this year," Pop said, "because we have so many free agents and we want to retool a little bit. We want to try to start—not exactly over again—because these last four seasons have been a grind."

Now, the draft isn't the best place for San Antonio to reload because the 26th pick doesn't offer many options in terms of unquestioned immediate-impact talents.

Nevertheless, the front office has worked its magic before by selecting Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili outside of the lottery. This year's draft could showcase the Spurs' next amazing trick.

Considering the organization will soon decide the basketball futures of nine soon-to-be free agents, the Spurs must be prepared to replenish a variety of positions. Plus, should either Tim Duncan or Ginobili retire—let alone both—the roster will have a couple glaring holes to fill.

If Cory Joseph bolts, the Spurs will need a third-string point guard. But if the Texas product leaves and Ginobili retires, San Antonio will then need to add a legitimate ball-handler and playmaker for the second unit.

Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman has R.C. Buford and Co. selecting Utah point guard Delon Wright in the first round. Wasserman says:

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Delon Wright fits the description of a typical San Antonio Spurs draft-night target. He specializes in defense, where he forces tons of turnovers and guards both backcourt positions.

Wright also plays the game with a pass-first approach. He thrives as a table-setter who can set the pace and run an offense.

In all likelihood, he could step into an NBA game tomorrow and hold his own.

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Should Ginobili come back for another season, Wright could be eased into the NBA level and take over the second unit’s primary ball-handling duties in 2016-17. But as Wasserman suggested, Wright is one of the few prospects who is a realistic target at No. 26 and an immediate-impact player.

Popovich said the team is looking to retool, and it makes perfect sense to tab a young, cheap sharpshooter instead of retaining a defensively challenged Marco Belinelli.

Following a career-best 43 percent mark from three-point range during his first year with San Antonio, Belinelli regressed substantially to 37.4 percent last season.

Justin Anderson is a decent target, because he’s solid from long distance (45.2 percent as a junior) and a versatile defender. Additionally, Anderson would be Kawhi’s first backup who actually plays small forward since Stephen Jackson in 2012-13.

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"There isn't much upside attached to Anderson, given his inability to create," Wasserman said. "But as a shot-maker, finisher and defender, his physical tools, athleticism and jumper could carry him to a long NBA career."

In the frontcourt, perhaps the only thing that kept Matt Bonner—a slow, goofy power forward—in San Antonio was his ability to knock down three-pointers. But if he's no longer capable of filling that role, snagging a high-upside big man with proven range or a shooting stroke that can be developed should be the preferred method.

Chris McCullough, a Syracuse product who sustained an ACL injury in January, certainly has a little more athleticism than Bonner:

Now, McCullough doesn't yet have a three-point weapon in his arsenal, but Jonathan Givony of Draft Express believes it can be taught, citing excellent form.

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He has a very pretty shooting stroke, complete with a high release point, a smooth follow through, and soft touch. His range doesn't extend out to the 3-point line, but can hopefully be developed in time, which will give him the potential to operate as a stretch power forward and make plays as a spot-up or pick and pop threat.

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Since McCullough is still rehabbing from the ACL tear, the Spurs wouldn't be expecting much from him right away anyway. They must be willing to fill Bonner's void through free agency, though.

Lastly, there's always the draft-and-stash option San Antonio has so effectively utilized in the past. Livio Jean-Charles and Adam Hanga highlight the players currently overseas to which the Spurs hold draft rights, while Parker, Ginobili and Tiago Splitter headline the group that’s excelled in the league.

However, B/R's Zach Buckley says of the international prospects: "There's quality at the top, but this class lacks quantity."

Despite Popovich's occasional disdain for American prospects due to a sense of entitlement, per ESPN, during the earlier stages of basketball careers, it appears San Antonio will buy local in June.

And they definitely have a few options.

Unless otherwise noted, stats are courtesy of Basketball-Reference.com and are accurate as of May 28.

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