How a Single Trade Helped Build a Spurs Dynasty, and Another Nearly Ended It

From Dennis Rodman to Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs have a knack for making bold trades.

In the NBA, trades can make or break a team. Sometimes they catapult a franchise into championship contention; other times, they leave fans wondering, “What were they thinking?”, with their storied history, have had their share of both. Let’s break down the best and worst trade in Spurs history—because even the greats have their misses.

Hill was a fan favorite—Gregg Popovich even admitted he was one of his all-time favorite players. But the Spurs’ front office saw something in Leonard, the unpolished, quiet kid out of San Diego State with massive hands and a knack for defense.Kawhi turned into a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, a two-time Finals MVP, and the driving force behind the Spurs’ 2014 championship over the Heat.

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