Devin Vassell - 2020 NBA Draft Prospect

[The Truth #6]

Lmfao. As soon as I saw the video of Vassell's "new shooting form" I had to run here and see what the #1 member of the Devin Fan Club had to say about it...

That’s a really awkward form. He’s trying to raise his release point?

[Sugus]

That’s a really awkward form. He’s trying to raise his release point?

There wasn't much to be "fixed" on his previous form, though, which makes it puzzling. His "smooth stroke" and high release were already two strong points for Vassell, he shot 41.5% on 3's and was tauted as a pro-ready shooter. This new form looks godawful. I could easily see him dropping off the top 10 if he'd entered the combine and filmed himself shooting like this, but he didn't IIRC, so we'll see whether his stock takes a hit.

[PhantomDashCam]

There wasn't much to be "fixed" on his previous form, though, which makes it puzzling. His "smooth stroke" and high release were already two strong points for Vassell, he shot 41.5% on 3's and was tauted as a pro-ready shooter. This new form looks godawful. I could easily see him dropping off the top 10 if he'd entered the combine and filmed himself shooting like this, but he didn't IIRC, so we'll see whether his stock takes a hit.

It truly is perplexing. Watched this excellent “for” video from Rob Dauston the other day, and he certainly made a convincing argument (for drafting Vassell in the top 10). Think you would throw that out the window if you watched that new form...

[DAF86]

Why is he doing soccer throw-ins instead of shooting the ball? Why the would you change your shooting form after hitting 41% from 3?

[Drom John]

ESPN: Grade ‘A’ NBA mock draft: Our experts’ perfect picks
By ESPN Staff

Devin Vassell
G/F • Florida State • Age 20.2

Flush with perimeter talent, the Spurs might prefer to look toward the frontcourt. But Vassell is far and away my favorite prospect remaining at this point, and his 3-and-D skill set (like Danny Green's) is one San Antonio has long maximized. - Pelton

[GAustex]

Welcome Mr Vassell

[Degoat]

The more I think about it, he was a great pick! Has a lot more potential then some other guys

[Robz4000]

As long as Forbes and Beli are gone I'm all for this kid. I don't see him being more than average to a bit above average defensively in the NBA, but he won't be a liability. Offensively he'll be what Pop wanted Forbes to be.

[spurraider21]

damn i hadnt heard about this new shooting form

the is that

[8FOR!3]

Everybody I really wanted was gone but this isn't a bad pick, especially if he's somewhat comparable to like Mikal Bridges.

[JuneJive]

That clip was taken at the end of the practice.

He was goofing around.

[bdictjames]

Hopefully Chip can work with him. Hopefully we have a solid three man!

[DAF86]

Supposing we trade nobody:

Murray, White, DeRozan, Keldon, Aldridge

Mills, Walker, Vassell, Gay, Poelt

[PhantomDashCam]

Kevin O’C likes the pick...

[TimDunkem]

You know Forbes isn't going anywhere right?

[SAGirl]

Think he’s gonna be the pick. Should be available at 11 and fits our biggest need.

Batmanu called it. I am happy with the puck. Hopefully we see the end of Pop’s undersized sieve shooters (except Patti bc he’s the leader)... Just that alone is something to look forward to.

[BillMc]

You know Forbes isn't going anywhere right?

Forbes is gone. And Lonnie needs to get waaay more aggressive/consistent with a new SG in town.

[Chinook]

Supposing we trade nobody:

Murray, White, DeRozan, Keldon, Aldridge

Mills, Walker, Vassell, Gay, Poelt

Murray, Mills
White, Walker, Vassell
DeRozan, Johnson,
Lyles, Gay, Samanic
Aldridge, Poeltl, Eubanks

With 41 being a front-court player who could replace Eubanks or just slide behind Keldon.

[Robz4000]

You know Forbes isn't going anywhere right?

let me believe for now

[TimDunkem]

Forbes is gone. And Lonnie needs to get waaay more aggressive/consistent with a new SG in town.

Forbes isn't going anywhere.

[DAF86]

Murray, Mills
White, Walker, Vassell
DeRozan, Johnson,
Lyles, Gay, Samanic
Aldridge, Poeltl, Eubanks

With 41 being a front-court player who could replace Eubanks or just slide behind Keldon.

Yeah, that's more likely, I was just wishing. Imagine the meltdown if Vassell doesn't get any playing time early on.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Forbes is gone. And Lonnie needs to get waaay more aggressive/consistent with a new SG in town.

No, Bill. You need to get waaay more aggressive with your sig pics.

Unless/until I read about some personnel changes on this roster, I need something to look forward to.

[DAF86]

Damn, I didn't expect Bolmaro to go that early.

[Chinook]

Yeah, that's more likely, I was just wishing. Imagine the meltdown if Vassell doesn't get any playing time early on.

I think we'll see that meltdown. I fully expect the Spurs to sign a guard to fill in that final spot, and that player will get minutes over Vassell.

[NickiRasgo]

While I'm not high on the pick, it's not bad either. Hopefully we could see sometime a combination of Dejounte, Derrick, Keldon and Devin at the same time and I think it's likely the way Pop played the rotation during the NBA Bubble - played 3 guards at the same time.