Devin Vassell has had an impressive start to his career. His numbers don’t jump off the page, but the rookie has hit his threes, avoided mistakes and showed an advanced understanding of defense that has made him one of the most prolific in the league at getting steals and deflections on a per minute basis.
On a team in full rebuilding mode, Vassell’s play would earn him plenty of playing time. On the 2020/21 Spurs, he’s only gotten around 18 minutes a game, which is still a lot when compared to other recent rookies. In just 20 games, he’s played more than Keldon Johnson and Luka Samanic did last year, combined.