The Spurs have signed center Charles Bassey to a four-year, $10.2 million deal. In the grand scheme of things, such a small move that effectively fills the last roster spot on a tanking team seems meaningless, but in this case, it reveals that San Antonio’s front office is not only embracing the rebuild but also making shrewd moves that could help the team in the long run.
Before going into why the signing is smart, let’s break down what came before it. The Spurs signed Bassey to a two-way deal after the 76ers released him. He excelled in the G League immediately, so they gave him some playing time.