The Rented Airport Radisson Ballroom of Devin Vassell

[Dejounte]

[ginobilized]

And how about the windmill dunk?!?!?!

He's such a smart and talented player.

[BillMc]

I think Lonnie has been a net negative in most games. Heck, Mills is playing better defense than IV. His 2 games w/o DDR allowing him to tease us and then his subsequent return to background noise is all the more reason to bring him off the bench. See if more time without DDR on the floor allows him to play more aggressively. If he shines in the role for an extended period then you either trade Lonnie with his value high if you think you are going to re-sign DDR or if not, then trade DDR.

This. And even those two big offensive games for Lonnie (without DDR) his defense was still bad. I haven't seen anything from him this season that makes me think he should in the starting lineup.

[LurkingSpursFan]

LMA will start to maintain whatever trade value he has.

[RC_Drunkford]

I think Lonnie has been a net negative in most games. Heck, Mills is playing better defense than IV. His 2 games w/o DDR allowing him to tease us and then his subsequent return to background noise is all the more reason to bring him off the bench. See if more time without DDR on the floor allows him to play more aggressively. If he shines in the role for an extended period then you either trade Lonnie with his value high if you think you are going to re-sign DDR or if not, then trade DDR.

I laughed at the fact that he said he's a "defensive stopper". His defense is bad most of the times. I like that his 3-point shot is the most consistent out of the young guys, but White starting would improve the D a lot and Lonnie could score more coming off the bench

[spurraider21]

lonnie is easily the most frustrating player on the roster right now

[DAF86]

Pop needs to start trusting this guy more. On nights where he has it going like tonight, he needs to finish the games off. A shot maker on one end and elite defense on the other.

[spurraider21]

Pop needs to start trusting this guy more. On nights where he has it going like tonight, he needs to finish the games off. A shot maker on one end and elite defense on the other.

still wish he'd shoot more. 4 FGA in 20 minutes is too passive

[Blackhaus]

still wish he'd shoot more. 4 FGA in 20 minutes is too passive

I agree, he could easily take 4 or 5 shots away from Patty and Gay instead of deferring. Hes got great pace and plays so under control for his inexperience. Loving his in-between game too.

[ace3g]

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Vassell says he still hasn't explored San Antonio due to the pandemic. Says he orders steak from a place near La Cantera in San Antonio for delivery. #GoSpursGo


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Vassell says his parents moved to San Antonio #GoSpursGo

[JuneJive]

He a pro.

On and off the court.

Big get for the club.

[NASpurs]

I wonder if he’s going to start tonight and Lonnie and White come off the bench.

[John B]

JeffGSpursZone JeffGSpursZone
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Vassell says he still hasn't explored San Antonio due to the pandemic. Says he orders steak from a place near La Cantera in San Antonio for delivery. #GoSpursGo


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Vassell says his parents moved to San Antonio #GoSpursGo

Good family guy. No uncle coming, i hope.

[rjv]

Good family guy. No uncle coming, i hope.

amen to that.

[NASpurs]

I wonder if he’s going to start tonight and Lonnie and White come off the bench.

It was fun while it lasted, maybe next year or every b2b

[Dejounte]

It was fun while it lasted, maybe next year or every b2b

“He did a good job,” Popovich said. “I love him in every game.”

https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Rookie-Devin-Vassell-receives-praise-from-Spurs-15940527.php

I don't remember ANY rookie Pop has said this about. That's ridiculous.

I wouldn't count it out that he doesn't win that starting job for good this season.

[tim_duncan_fan]

This guy needs more playing time and shots.

[Degoat]

This guy needs more playing time and shots.

DWhite is my boy, one of my favorite players on the team but a part of me wishes Devin started along Murray and Keldon

[paperboy77]

I sure hope this guy gets some run. I feel tho that his career might go the route of Corey Brewer. Brewer had some potential and for whatever reason everyone gave up on him.

[paperboy77]

DWhite is my boy, one of my favorite players on the team but a part of me wishes Devin started along Murray and Keldon

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[BackHome]

I was hoping he would get some G League burn where they would tell him they want him to take 15 to 20 shots and be very aggressive on the offensive side. I think that was one of the knocks on him on his draft profile in that he defers to much don't want him to go all Patty on us but also don't want him to be another Poodle.

Either way I really like the pick and look forward to his development he has the same characteristics that DJ and Keldon have in wanting to be the best they can be and more then willing to put in the hard work to make it happen.

[daslicer]

I was hoping he would get some G League burn where they would tell him they want him to take 15 to 20 shots and be very aggressive on the offensive side. I think that was one of the knocks on him on his draft profile in that he defers to much don't want him to go all Patty on us but also don't want him to be another Poodle.

Either way I really like the pick and look forward to his development he has the same characteristics that DJ and Keldon have in wanting to be the best they can be and more then willing to put in the hard work to make it happen.

I think the worst case scenario for him is that he will be a Trevor Ariza/Danny Green type of player. I can't project the best case scenario for him.

[Spurtacular]

Haven't seen him play. All I know is ST'ers are super excited about a guy averaging 5.6 ppg and shooting 40 FG.

[tim_duncan_fan]

He's already about as good as Danny. Lateral quickness on D may be an issue against elite players one-on-one, but it looks like he may be able to improve his dribble and put points on the board easier than Danny could. And he doesn't seem phased when the team needs a timely 3.

[Spurtacular]

Okay, just give him all of Lyles's minutes, tbh.