Devin Vassell will undergo knee surgery and will be out indefinitely, the Spurs’ announced. The wing, who played through pain this year and missed eight games before this decision was made, will be sidelined for the foreseeable future as the team focuses on his long-term health.
It’s a tough blow for San Antonio, as Vassell was one of the team’s brightest spots this season thanks to his much-improved offensive play, but it’s hard to argue with the direction the franchise has picked. This year was never going to be about short-term success, so as unfortunate as this development is, it won’t derail any grand plans.