1.) The Spurs had an interest in Nicolas Batum, and probably would have drafted him at #26, if Portland hadn't traded in and swept him up at #25. Batum, judging by this French interview, also wanted to be a Spur: "Mon objectif, c'est vraiment d'aller à San Antonio" (loosely, "My objective was to go to San Antonio").
2.) The Spurs wanted to trade up or out. Whether they were looking at Batum or Robin Lopez, the Spurs did explore trading up into the 20-24 range.
3.) They liked George Hill...but he may not have been the first choice. It's realistic to think that they could have traded down to get Hill around pick 33-36, but maybe they couldn't get a trade together after Batum was selected right before they were slated to choose.
4.) The Spurs, ultimately, filled a need. Whether Mario Chalmers is better or not will be highly debated, but, when it's all said and done, the Spurs got a mature backup point guard who can help them this year. He's mentally tough, unlike that guy Sacramento just signed, and has the length and dedication to play some D.
5.) The Spurs drafted domestic. That may be the biggest surprise of all.
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