San Antonio Spurs Re-Sign Two Big Men
The San Antonio Spurs have allegedly signed contracts to bring back two big guys in free agency. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Spurs have re-signed center Charles Bassey. In addition, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski announced that San Antonio had re-signed Sandro Mamukelashvili. Both big guys agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.2 million, which is totally guaranteed.
Both big players have played the last two seasons of their careers for the Spurs. Mamukelashvili has 65 games with San Antonio and averages 6.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. In 54 games with the club, Massey has averaged 4.9 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.
By including both big guys on the squad, there will be more depth behind reigning Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama.
San Antonio Spurs Re-Sign Two Big Men
Sandro Mamukelashvili: “I Love Being [in San Antonio]”
Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, Mamukelashvili discussed his approaching free agency. The Seton Hall alum eventually became a restricted free agent, which meant he was likely to return to the team, but Mamukelashvili has stated that he sees a future in San Antonio nonetheless.
Despite a poor start, Mamukelashvili finished the 2023-24 season on a positive note. Mamukelashvili started five of the season’s last eight games. Throughout this period, he averaged 11.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. Furthermore, he hit 47.25 percent from the field and 37% from three-point range.
The 25-year-old has showed signs of promise and should be a valuable role player for the Spurs next season.
Charles Bassey is aiming to bounce back from season-ending ACL injury.
Bassey appeared in San Antonio’s opening 19 games last season. The big guy averaged 10.8 minutes per game and was progressively taking on a greater role. Bassey had eight points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks in a December defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans, which was his final game of the season due to an ACL injury. Bassey averaged 3.3 points and four rebounds a game this season, shooting 72.5% from the floor.
