The Spurs had a strong preseason, winning all five of their games. Beyond the results, there were some really encouraging moments from key players who seemed comfortable with their roles and responsibilities.

Some, such as those tied to Victor Wembanyama’s outstanding performance, have been widely discussed. Others were less obvious but are nonetheless likely to have a positive impact. So let’s take a look at more underrated developments from this preseason.

Devin Vassell, in the right role as a secondary scorer

Vassell didn’t have particularly good numbers during preseason. Despite playing the most minutes per game out of everyone and getting on-ball reps early on, when the point guards were out, he posted a stat line of 12 points, four rebounds and three assists per game that is solid

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