He missed in the first match against Phoenix, with 2 points at 1/8 shooting, but Devin Vassell responded immediately, with 26 points in his team's victory against the Suns, without Victor Wembanyama.
Last night, he continued in Utah with his sixth game of the year with more than 30 points: 31 points on 12/20 shooting including 4/8 from distance, 6 assists (but 4 turnovers) and 4 rebounds . While Victor Wembanyama lacked pace and energy, it was he who dragged the Spurs attack in his wake.
“I attacked, I went to my favorite areas, I broke their defense” he explains. “If they take me two, I can give the ball in the “pocket” (for the screen setter) or pass the ball behind, regardless of the passing line that opens. And then my teammates put in their shots. »
Behind his good readings, in particular to serve Victor Wembanyama on the pick-and-roll, it was in fact all of San Antonio who happily shared the ball, with 40 passes out of 44 baskets!
“He becomes a real problem for defenses. It’s wonderful to see him evolve, as he has this year”
“It’s Spurs basketball”, continues Devin Vassell. “Pop preaches that all the time, the extra pass, the one to the open guy, for an open shot. We put our shots and everyone shared the ball. »
Devin Vassell assures that the Spurs are a team “totally different” since the All-Star Break. Certainly, the record remains average (6 victories – 12 defeats) but it is much better than before the break (11 victories – 44 defeats) and it could have been much better, the defeats being much shorter.
“He becomes a real problem for defenses. It’s wonderful to see him evolve, as he has this year.” appreciates Victor Wembanyama. Like Gregg Popovich. “He had to defend a lot on Sexton so I was afraid he would be too tired to shoot. But he dealt with it and he was a monster on both sides.” concludes the coach.
| 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 |
| 2023-24 | SAN | 66 | 33 | 46.9 | 37.1 | 80.2 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 19.2 |
| Total | 237 | 27 | 44.3 | 36.8 | 81.0 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 13.4 | |
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.
