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5 roster moves the San Antonio Spurs need to make this offseason

By Matthew Hallett

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: Devin Vassell #24 and Lonnie Walker IV #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 25, 2022 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: Devin Vassell #24 and Lonnie Walker IV #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 25, 2022 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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Apr 5, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) lines up a three point basket in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Offseason roster moves the San Antonio Spurs need to make: 4. Pick up Devin Vassell’s team option

After being taken with the 11th pick in the 2020 NBA draft, Devin Vassell played most of his rookie season behind the talented veteran DeMar DeRozan and the promising Keldon Johnson. Vassell was solid yet unspectacular in his rookie season, averaging 5.5 points and 2.8 rebounds in 17.0 minutes per game.

Last season was where Vassell started to show his true potential. he increased his averages across the board. Part of this can be attributed to his increased minutes and role, but he also improved his efficiency. Vassell averaged 12.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in 27.3 minutes per game.

He also shot the ball with greater confidence, which benefitted his own game and his teammates around him as well. His field goal percentage went up from 40.6 percent on 4.9 attempts to 42.7 percent on 10.8 attempts per game. His three-point shooting followed a similar trajectory, going from 34.7 percent on 2.4 attempts to 36.1 percent on 5.4 attempts per game.

Vassell is only due $4.4 million for next season and the Spurs are going to struggle to get this level of production for such a low cost. As he continues to develop next season, Vassell has the potential to help the Spurs get back into the playoffs.

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