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Game magic lines v.2412/31/2022 ![]() ![]() For that to happen Vassell would have to be a little more disruptive at defense, a little more accurate with his jumper and a little better off the dribble, which all seem possible. Nothing seems to suggest he’ll be a star anytime soon, if ever, but a leap into becoming a souped-up Robert Covington with a dash of shot creation is probably coming. A couple of seasons in, it seems he will probably land somewhere in between, which was always the most likely outcome and it’s perfectly fine for the Spurs. He could have turned out to be a Wesley Johnson-level mistake or a Paul George-type hit for the front office. Jesus Gomez: Vassell was an interesting player ever since he was drafted because the range of possible outcomes for his career was so wide. If he can make the even tougher next leap and completely self-create and routinely set up others, look out. 17 or 18 points per game doesn’t feel out of the question at all and that, paired with his strengths on the defensive end, make for a special player. I think we see the first of those leaps this season, with him using a greener light and improved feel to score and attack off the catch and off cuts. I feel like Devin has already made impressive strides, and maybe even the leap, but it could be that’s just the UFO poster on the wall talking.īruno Passos: I think there are a few leaps between Vassell and his fully realized version, the latter being something in the vein of a supercharged Mikal Bridges or PG13-lite, wherein he becomes a problem at all 3 levels and the type of player who can consistently anchor possessions rather than play a secondary role. ![]() Does his play look like that? We’ll find out in the first month of the regular season, when Pop is actually playing lineups that make a little bit of sense. His body definitely looks like an elite player’s body now. Like Fox Mulder in the X-Files, I want to believe, and all of the indirect evidence points toward Vassell getting better. Mark Barrington: It’s really hard to evaluate anyone in preseason when Pop is playing a bunch of mismatched lineups. While that potential leap in his stats likely won’t translate to many wins, the hope is the individual improvement in other areas, such as defense, is something he can carry over into the future seasons and be part of the new Spurs era. It’s easy to see his numbers taking another leap this season, with his scoring likely creeping up into the high teens or near 20 points as he becomes either the second option or shares the top option responsibilities with Keldon Johnson. Marilyn Dubinski: I’ll readily admit that I’ve been on the Devin Vassell hype train for quite a while now, seeing great potential by early last season. ![]() How big of a leap do you think he could make? Devin Vassell has been getting some hype from the media and his teammates going into the season. ![]()
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