True, but he also has to weigh that against his injury risk in waiting an extra year...on top of the fact that he'd be a RFA at that point and the Spurs could match.
he's also still about to turn 23 and showed a pretty sizeable improvement this past year
scoring leap while actually improving his shooting efficiency, but most notably getting his assists to 3.6 is no small thing for a wing, especially for a guy who wasnt particularly aggressive attacking the rim and getting to the line. once he adds that to his game, the assists will climb as well.
his defense has been disappointing given his reputation around the time he was drafted
Spurs will want to do a Keldon-type contract, Vassell’s agent will look for something like Herro’s.
They’ll probably meet in the middle.
To put numbers on it:
KJ: 74 (guaranteed) + 6 (incentives)
Herro: 120 (guaranteed) + 10 (incentives)
Middle: 97 (guaranteed) + 8 (incentives)
Definitely not unreasonable.
I bet the Spurs look to lock him up for 5 years. Something like 120 million for 5 years front end loaded.
With Wemby taking some of the looks, and more as the season progresses, we’ll see players getting better looks, especially Devin playing the SG. I said last year that he would be a MIP candidate, but last season was a tank season and the mysterious injuries didn’t help. I think this season Devin will far eclipse the 20 pts average (especially on a contract year), and will be a serious candidate for an All-Star with Wemby. I like Keldon but Devin has the more complete game. I’m really excited with how much compe ive the Spurs will be this season. All eyes will be focused on Wemby, and it will be great for Devin to take advantage of the looks he’ll get. And as a prolific score, Devin will take the most advantage.
Nothing like a generational talent to make devins life alot easier
It will be like a KD/Booker with Wemby/Vassell as Spurs 1st and 2nd options.
im with ya! Vassell is going to takeoff this season on the offensive end. Im just waiting for his defense to come around
Anyone paying attention to Vassell this past season would of noticed that his leg injury was a real thing and hampered his game during g that time. He tried playing through it but he wasn't as explosive or fluid. Had nothing to do with not getting playing due to tanking. If not for his injury, Vassell would've average over 20ppg this past season. If he's completely healed this upcoming season, get ready for at least 23ppg from Devin. He will the Spurs leading scorer this year, with KJ being a close second, averaging about 23ppg as well.
25 ppg or bust for vass
Hmmmm
Does he have Kawhi potential?
The extensions that Bane and Halliburton just got are going to very interesting in how it impacts Devin's new deal...
Just stirring the pot here obviously but Devin wasn't at Wemby's press conference (Sochan and Keldon were). Devin follows Sidy on IG but not Wemby. Devin wasn't thrilled during all the tank for Wemby talk last year.....
I still think Devin gets locked up on an extension but if they're super far apart on #s, is it still an absolute slam dunk that the deal gets it done?
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He was scoped, so it was a legit injury…right up until he came back. Any time after that was tank time.
Good question actually. I think Banes deal muddied the waters sufficiently that if he demands being in even similar kind of money range, I could see the Spurs getting what they can for him...especially if he's not joving with Wembanyama
Advanced stats, combined last two seasons:
VORP: Halliburton 7.5, Bane 5.2, Vassell 1.4
WS/48: Halliburton .182, Bane .152, Vassell .063
Vassell is not getting the money those guys are getting unless he becomes the type of player that they are. If that happens, having to pay him accordingly is a great problem to have because it means the Spurs have a second star.
Devin Vassell is, as Austin Reeves mentioned about himself, "I'm Him". Vassell is "HIM". If not for injury last season (which was 100% real), he would have shown great progression. Don't sleep on Vassell, he's like a Kobe - Black Mamba lite. If his knee injury isn't chronic, he's "HIM". Mark my words. Anyone on this site, saying - "they downplayed his injury to tank" should go back and watch film of this past season when Vassell was healthy and after the knee injury, notice the difference of his movement. Vassell is "HIM" and will show the naysayers this upcoming season, unless the knee issue is chronic. Spurs should play the wait and see, before offering the extension, and make sure it's not chronic.
I'm definitely a Devin Vassell homer.. He's never mentioned along with KJ, Sochan, an Wemby. It bothers me sooo sooo much when he's not. I be like they need to go back an watch his film. He's a boss, he's not supposed to be ok with a tank.
Devin will have a better season than Keldon next year. As he should, Devin was picked 11th overall for a reason. I expect big things from him going into his 4th season.
Let the church say Amen
Is he a better fit at SG or SF? I think he can be used at either interchangeably, but may work out better for the rotations as a starting SG.
Is it weird we haven’t heard anything about his extension?
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