The San Antonio Spurs have converted the two-way contract of center Charles Bassey to a standard NBA contract, the team announced on Tuesday.
According to Shams Charania, it’s a four-year deal worth $10.2 million, including guarantees of $5.2 million.
The 22-year-old Bassey, originally selected by the 76ers in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft, has appeared in 25 games with San Antonio this season, averaging 4.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 13.6 minutes. The 6-11 center signed a two-way contract with the Spurs in October after being waived by the 76ers.
Bassey has also played in 14 total games for the Austin Spurs, averaging 23.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.86 blocks in 29.8 minutes on his way to being named to the NBA G League Next Up Game at All-Star Weekend.
He has played well during his time in San Antonio and has shown a lot of promise for the young Spurs.
Originally from Nigeria, Bassey played three seasons at Western Kentucky.
