San Antonio Spurs rookie Blake Wesley on Friday put up a career night on assignment in the G League to lead the Austin Spurs to a win over the Greensboro Swarm.
Wesley produced 30 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals in the 125-110 victory at home. He finished 12-of-22 from the field, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range, in 34 minutes of work as the Spurs to improved to 8-18.
With the performance, Wesley became one of 13 players in the G League this season to record at least 30 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals in a game.
Wesley takes it coast 👉 coast pic.twitter.com/JbnM2e5CA8
— Austin Spurs (@austin_spurs) March 11, 2023
The appearance with Austin was Wesley’s 14th but first since Feb. 5. He spent much of the past month with San Antonio. He had played in 17 straight games for Gregg Popovich before returning to Austin on Friday.
Wesley is averaging 19.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.9 steals on 42% shooting from the field on assignment with Austin. He has scored in double figures in every game thus far, including five performances with at least 20 points.
His run with Austin will allow him to continue to adjust to the increased competition level in order to contribute on a nightly basis with San Antonio. He appears to have a bright future ahead as a scoring guard.
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