It’s been a long road to recovery for the Spurs' star, but he’s back—and already making an impact.
faced another tough loss Saturday night, falling 111-110 to the Utah Jazz, one of the weaker teams in the Western Conference.
Coming off the bench after a seven-month recovery from foot surgery, Vassell looked sharp and brought a sorely needed boost to the Spurs’ offense. His return is promising for a Spurs team that has struggled with three-point shooting, hitting only 33.5% of their attempts this season—one of the lowest marks in the league.
His presence on the floor opens up opportunities for his teammates, taking pressure off fellow scorer Keldon Johnson and making things easier for big man Victor Wembanyama, who has drawn double-teams and crowded defenses since his arrival.
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