Devin Vassell left in awe of Spurs’ ‘monster’ after preseason game
The San Antonio Spurs might have unearthed a rebounding monster in rookie Tarris Reed Jr. this offseason. At least that’s what Devin Vassell believes. The Spurs wing showered the big man with praise for the outstanding skill he’s shown on the boards during preseason. He’s even got a nickname for the youngster already. “Oh, man, that’s a monster […] The post Devin Vassell left in awe of Spurs’…
Devin Vassell was left in awe of the San Antonio Spurs' "monster" after a preseason game, praising rookie Tarris Reed Jr. for his outstanding rebounding skills. Vassell nicknamed Reed Jr. a "walking 10 boards," stating that as soon as he gets into the game, he gets around ten rebounds. Reed Jr., a 23-year-old drafted No. 26 overall by the Denver Nuggets, was quickly traded to the Spurs for the No. 35 pick and two second-rounders.
His impressive 17-rebound, four-steal performance against the Utah Jazz on October 12 earned him more playing time, and he continued to impress with four points, nine rebounds, and three blocks in 21 minutes during their subsequent game against the Phoenix Suns. While Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet are the established starters at the top of the Spurs' big man rotation, Reed Jr. is a strong contender for the third spot, with Jayden Quaintance, another rookie drafted No. 20, sidelined due to a knee procedure.
Reed Jr.'s impressive preseason play has impressed his teammates, making him a valuable asset on the Spurs' team.
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