With nearly 18 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists on average last season even if the sample was short (38 games), Devin Vassell was a clear candidate for an extension in San Antonio.
We also know that, historically, the Spurs like to develop their nuggets in the long term and Devin Vassell is the latest in a long list, signed for five additional years with a jackpot of 150 million dollars at stake for the 23-year-old full-back/winger.
Expected at the turn for his fourth return to school among the big boys, he confirmed his new status as a scorer in preseason with two consecutive games with 20 points or more, 21 then 25, respectively against Miami and Houston, in two successes.
Even more than Victor Wembanyama, still a rookie, and even more than Keldon Johnson, the team’s top scorer last year, Devin Vassell could well be the Spurs’ No. 1 offensive weapon this year with his versatility and confidence. growing (as evidenced by his 12/20 3-pointers in preseason).
“My teammates manage to find me well,” he soberly commented after the match against the Rockets. “The coaching staff has great confidence in me. KJ, Vic, Zach, Jeremy, all found me in a good position to shoot. All I have to do is shoot. »
“When I hit my shots from afar, it unlocks a lot of situations”
Limited to 38 games last season, due to knee problems, Devin Vassell seems perfectly back on his feet for an important season on an individual basis. But he will have to take up the (physical) challenge of carrying a significant part of the Texan attack on his shoulders, throughout the regular season.
“When I hit my shots from afar, it unlocks a lot of situations. Because the defense comes out strong on me and that frees up space for my teammates. Then, it’s a matter of making the right choice, which is what we work on in the video. But for everyone. We want everyone to be able to create games for themselves and for the team. »
“Wemby” confirms the statements of his new teammate, assured like him of appearing in the big five which will start the season, with Jeremy Sochan as a possible playmaker!
“Sometimes when I get the ball I don’t even need to dribble as I already see several defenders coming up on me or turning towards me. Forgetting their own guy. When you have a shooter like Dev, the easy option is to get him the ball. »
| Devin Vassell | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2020-21 | SAN | 62 | 17 | 40.6 | 34.7 | 84.3 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 5.5 |
| 2021-22 | SAN | 71 | 27 | 42.7 | 36.1 | 83.8 | 0.6 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 12.3 |
| 2022-23 | SAN | 38 | 31 | 43.9 | 38.7 | 78.0 | 0.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 18.5 |
| Total | 171 | 24 | 42.7 | 36.7 | 81.6 | 0.4 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 11.2 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
