San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell will make his season debut Saturday towards the Utah Jazz, sources informed ESPN on Thursday.
Vassell, the Spurs’ second-leading scorer final season at 19.5 factors per recreation, underwent offseason surgical procedure to restore a stress fracture in his proper foot. He additionally averaged a career-high 4.1 assists together with 3.8 rebounds whereas taking pictures 47.2% from the sphere and making 166 3-pointers a season in the past.
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The Spurs are 4-5 after Thursday’s 118-105 win towards the Portland Path Blazers — the beginning of a five-game homestand.
Vassell, the eleventh decide within the 2020 NBA draft, is a cornerstone participant in San Antonio alongside celebrity massive man Victor Wembanyama.
San Antonio misplaced ahead Jeremy Sochan for an prolonged time period due to a fractured left thumb.
Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson is at present the staff’s interim head coach after legendary coach Gregg Popovich suffered a severe well being challenge Saturday.
