Last Updated on September 24, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Austin Spurs’ 2023-24 season produced a significant turnaround after the struggles of the previous year. Austin finished 20-14 in the regular season, posting one of the better records in the Western Conference and showing major improvement on the defensive end, where the team ranked among the league’s top units.
The season featured a blend of NBA-affiliated prospects and experienced G League contributors. Dominick Barlow continued his development with several standout performances, while first-year wing Sidy Cissoko gained valuable professional experience after arriving from G League Ignite. Veterans David Duke Jr., RaiQuan Gray, and Paul Watson provided stability throughout the campaign, helping Austin navigate the constant roster movement that comes with an NBA affiliate.
More than a single breakout player or playoff run, the 2023-24 season was notable for returning the Austin Spurs to a competitive position within the G League after consecutive losing seasons, giving the organization a stronger foundation as several young prospects progressed toward larger opportunities within the San Antonio system.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS. | HT. | WT. | DOB | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | RaiQuan Gray | PF | 6-7 | 269 lbs | July 7, 1999 | Florida State |
| 1 | Paul Watson | G-F | 6-6 | 210 lbs | December 30, 1994 | Fresno State |
| 2 | Brandon Rachal | SF | 6-6 | 220 lbs | September 30, 1999 | Tulsa |
| 2 | Erik Stevenson | G | 6-4 | 205 lbs | April 28, 1999 | West Virginia |
| 3 | Javante McCoy | G | 6-5 | 180 lbs | January 24, 1998 | Boston University |
| 4 | Kaleb Johnson | SF | 6-6 | 205 lbs | November 21, 1995 | Georgetown |
| 5 | Justin Kier | SG | 6-4 | 190 lbs | May 30, 1998 | Arizona |
| 7 | David Duke Jr. | SG | 6-4 | 204 lbs | October 13, 1999 | Providence |
| 11 | Sir’Jabari Rice | G | 6-4 | 180 lbs | December 28, 1998 | Texas |
| 15 | Jamaree Bouyea | G | 6-2 | 180 lbs | June 27, 1999 | San Francisco |
| 18 | Julian Washburn | SG | 6-8 | 210 lbs | December 18, 1991 | UTEP |
| 19 | Yauhen Massalski | F-C | 6-9 | 240 lbs | March 25, 1999 | San Francisco |
| 21 | Mamadi Diakite | PF | 6-9 | 228 lbs | January 21, 1997 | Virginia |
| 22 | Luke Avdalovic | G | 6-5 | 190 lbs | November 8, 1998 | Pacific |
| 25 | Sidy Cissoko | G-F | 6-6 | 220 lbs | April 2, 2004 | N/A |
| 26 | Dominick Barlow | F | 6-9 | 224 lbs | May 26, 2003 | N/A |
| 27 | Charles Bediako | F-C | 6-11 | 225 lbs | March 10, 2002 | Alabama |
Tip-Off Tournament Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominick Barlow | F | 20 | 12 | 12 | 33.5 | 25.6 | 7.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 17.6 | 10.2 | .578 | 3.2 | 1.0 | .316 | 3.7 | 2.7 | .727 |
| Blake Wesley | G | 20 | 12 | 12 | 31.3 | 17.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 13.1 | 6.7 | .510 | 4.7 | 1.8 | .393 | 3.6 | 1.8 | .488 |
| Javante McCoy | G | 26 | 16 | 6 | 22.8 | 11.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 8.9 | 4.1 | .465 | 2.1 | 0.7 | .333 | 1.9 | 1.3 | .677 |
| Kaleb Johnson | G | 28 | 15 | 2 | 17.6 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 7.1 | 4.8 | .679 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.5 | 0.7 | .500 |
| Erik Stevenson | G | 24 | 16 | 5 | 23.6 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 8.8 | 3.7 | .418 | 5.3 | 1.9 | .353 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 |
| Paul Watson | G | 29 | 15 | 9 | 26.3 | 10.5 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 8.7 | 3.5 | .405 | 4.9 | 1.7 | .338 | 1.7 | 1.0 | .577 |
| Sidy Cissoko | G | 19 | 11 | 9 | 27.7 | 10.8 | 5.5 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 8.0 | 3.7 | .466 | 3.5 | 1.0 | .289 | 2.1 | 1.5 | .696 |
| RaiQuan Gray | F-C | 24 | 12 | 2 | 20.3 | 9.7 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 8.2 | 3.8 | .459 | 1.6 | 0.3 | .211 | 1.3 | 1.1 | .813 |
| Charles Bediako | C | 21 | 11 | 6 | 19.0 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 4.8 | 2.9 | .604 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.3 | 1.0 | .440 |
| David Duke Jr. | G | 24 | 4 | 3 | 29.5 | 19.3 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 4.3 | 15.8 | 6.8 | .429 | 5.8 | 1.8 | .304 | 3.8 | 2.8 | .733 |
| Sir’Jabari Rice | G | 25 | 7 | 4 | 16.3 | 7.6 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 6.1 | 2.6 | .419 | 2.6 | 1.1 | .444 | 1.0 | 0.7 | .714 |
| Justin Kier | G | 25 | 12 | 3 | 17.4 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 3.6 | 1.5 | .419 | 1.5 | 0.5 | .333 | 0.6 | 0.5 | .857 |
| Luke Avdalovic | G | 25 | 14 | 1 | 9.8 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 1.2 | .347 | 3.1 | 1.1 | .364 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .667 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | C-F | 24 | 1 | 1 | 35.0 | 34.0 | 22.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 24.0 | 12.0 | .500 | 13.0 | 5.0 | .385 | 4.0 | 3.0 | .750 |
| David Shriver | G | 23 | 6 | 0 | 11.3 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 4.7 | 1.7 | .357 | 4.2 | 1.3 | .320 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.000 |
| Charles Bassey | C-F | 23 | 1 | 1 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 24.0 | 12.0 | .500 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.000 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.000 |
| Yauhen Massalski | F-C | 24 | 6 | 1 | 7.5 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 1.8 | .524 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | .400 | |
| Julian Washburn | F | 32 | 7 | 3 | 20.4 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 0.9 | .353 | 1.7 | 0.6 | .333 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 |
| Demetre Roberts | G | 23 | 2 | 0 | 8.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.000 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.000 |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Duke Jr. | SG | 24 | 34 | 34 | 33.5 | 20.0 | 6.7 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 13.9 | 6.3 | .451 | 4.8 | 1.8 | .377 | 4.4 | 3.5 | .788 |
| RaiQuan Gray | PF | 24 | 31 | 29 | 30.8 | 17.6 | 6.7 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 12.5 | 7.4 | .593 | 2.0 | 0.7 | .344 | 1.8 | 1.3 | .745 |
| Paul Watson | G-F | 29 | 31 | 27 | 30.1 | 14.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 10.5 | 5.3 | .508 | 6.0 | 2.6 | .439 | 0.9 | 0.7 | .786 |
| Sidy Cissoko | G-F | 19 | 23 | 3 | 29.7 | 15.7 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 12.4 | 5.6 | .448 | 4.5 | 1.1 | .250 | 3.3 | 2.1 | .636 |
| Sir’Jabari Rice | G | 25 | 32 | 10 | 22.1 | 10.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 8.1 | 3.5 | .435 | 3.3 | 1.1 | .340 | 1.5 | 1.2 | .796 |
| Javante McCoy | G | 26 | 27 | 0 | 17.1 | 8.1 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 7.0 | 3.3 | .473 | 2.4 | 0.6 | .262 | 0.9 | 0.6 | .696 |
| Erik Stevenson | G | 24 | 22 | 11 | 20.0 | 9.7 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 8.3 | 3.4 | .412 | 4.5 | 1.4 | .316 | 1.3 | 1.1 | .893 |
| Jamaree Bouyea | G | 24 | 12 | 12 | 37.0 | 14.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 13.3 | 6.1 | .459 | 5.1 | 1.4 | .279 | 1.3 | 0.9 | .688 |
| Mamadi Diakite | PF | 27 | 11 | 2 | 25.6 | 15.9 | 8.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 10.9 | 6.5 | .600 | 2.5 | 0.8 | .333 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .636 |
| Kaleb Johnson | SF | 27 | 24 | 1 | 12.4 | 6.4 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 4.9 | 2.8 | .573 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .579 |
| Dominick Barlow | F | 20 | 7 | 7 | 32.6 | 21.3 | 7.7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 14.4 | 8.1 | .564 | 2.0 | 0.6 | .286 | 3.1 | 2.7 | .864 |
| Julian Washburn | SG | 32 | 32 | 28 | 28.6 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 1.5 | .431 | 3.0 | 1.4 | .454 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .333 |
| Luke Avdalovic | G | 25 | 27 | 0 | 8.2 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 1.1 | .378 | 2.6 | 1.0 | .400 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .571 |
| Yauhen Massalski | F-C | 24 | 21 | 2 | 10.1 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 2.1 | .629 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | .211 | |
| Justin Kier | SG | 25 | 20 | 4 | 14.1 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 1.3 | .426 | 0.7 | 0.3 | .385 | 0.7 | 0.6 | .857 |
| Charles Bediako | F-C | 21 | 6 | 0 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 | .667 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 | |
| Brandon Rachal | SF | 24 | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Tip-Off Tournament Totals
| Player | Pos. | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominick Barlow | — | — | 12 | 12 | 402 | 307 | 93 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 33 | 211 | 122 | .578 | 38 | 12 | .316 | 44 | 32 | .727 |
| Blake Wesley | — | — | 12 | 12 | 376 | 210 | 53 | 51 | 15 | 8 | 34 | 157 | 80 | .510 | 56 | 22 | .393 | 43 | 21 | .488 |
| Javante McCoy | — | — | 16 | 6 | 365 | 176 | 65 | 66 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 142 | 66 | .465 | 33 | 11 | .333 | 31 | 21 | .677 |
| Kaleb Johnson | — | — | 15 | 2 | 264 | 162 | 42 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 106 | 72 | .679 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 22 | 11 | .500 |
| Erik Stevenson | — | — | 16 | 5 | 377 | 160 | 64 | 62 | 18 | 6 | 28 | 141 | 59 | .418 | 85 | 30 | .353 | 16 | 8 | .500 |
| Paul Watson | — | — | 15 | 9 | 395 | 157 | 59 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 131 | 53 | .405 | 74 | 25 | .338 | 26 | 15 | .577 |
| Sidy Cissoko | — | — | 11 | 9 | 305 | 119 | 60 | 35 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 88 | 41 | .466 | 38 | 11 | .289 | 23 | 16 | .696 |
| RaiQuan Gray | — | — | 12 | 2 | 244 | 116 | 49 | 19 | 16 | 5 | 17 | 98 | 45 | .459 | 19 | 4 | .211 | 16 | 13 | .813 |
| Charles Bediako | — | — | 11 | 6 | 209 | 85 | 76 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 53 | 32 | .604 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 25 | 11 | .440 |
| David Duke Jr. | — | — | 4 | 3 | 118 | 77 | 19 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 63 | 27 | .429 | 23 | 7 | .304 | 15 | 11 | .733 |
| Justin Kier | — | — | 12 | 3 | 209 | 53 | 33 | 39 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 43 | 18 | .419 | 18 | 6 | .333 | 7 | 6 | .857 |
| Sir’Jabari Rice | — | — | 7 | 4 | 114 | 53 | 10 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 43 | 18 | .419 | 18 | 8 | .444 | 7 | 5 | .714 |
| Luke Avdalovic | — | — | 14 | 1 | 137 | 52 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 17 | .347 | 44 | 16 | .364 | 3 | 2 | .667 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | — | — | 1 | 1 | 35 | 34 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 12 | .500 | 13 | 5 | .385 | 4 | 3 | .750 |
| David Shriver | — | — | 6 | 0 | 68 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 10 | .357 | 25 | 8 | .320 | 3 | 3 | 1.000 |
| Charles Bassey | — | — | 1 | 1 | 30 | 30 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 12 | .500 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 |
| Yauhen Massalski | — | — | 6 | 1 | 45 | 24 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 11 | .524 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 2 | .400 |
| Julian Washburn | — | — | 7 | 3 | 143 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 6 | .353 | 12 | 4 | .333 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| Demetre Roberts | — | — | 2 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .500 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 |
Regular Season Totals
| Player | Pos. | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Duke Jr. | — | — | 34 | 34 | 1140 | 680 | 228 | 146 | 38 | 12 | 107 | 472 | 213 | .451 | 162 | 61 | .377 | 151 | 119 | .788 |
| RaiQuan Gray | — | — | 31 | 29 | 956 | 546 | 209 | 129 | 57 | 17 | 79 | 388 | 230 | .593 | 61 | 21 | .344 | 55 | 41 | .745 |
| Paul Watson | — | — | 31 | 27 | 932 | 450 | 125 | 45 | 31 | 20 | 50 | 325 | 165 | .508 | 187 | 82 | .439 | 28 | 22 | .786 |
| Sidy Cissoko | — | — | 23 | 3 | 682 | 360 | 116 | 69 | 34 | 18 | 52 | 286 | 128 | .448 | 104 | 26 | .250 | 77 | 49 | .636 |
| Sir’Jabari Rice | — | — | 32 | 10 | 707 | 324 | 97 | 95 | 32 | 6 | 49 | 260 | 113 | .435 | 106 | 36 | .340 | 49 | 39 | .796 |
| Javante McCoy | — | — | 27 | 0 | 462 | 220 | 75 | 49 | 20 | 4 | 36 | 188 | 89 | .473 | 65 | 17 | .262 | 23 | 16 | .696 |
| Erik Stevenson | — | — | 22 | 11 | 439 | 213 | 79 | 43 | 16 | 5 | 40 | 182 | 75 | .412 | 98 | 31 | .316 | 28 | 25 | .893 |
| Jamaree Bouyea | — | — | 12 | 12 | 444 | 178 | 70 | 71 | 32 | 21 | 26 | 159 | 73 | .459 | 61 | 17 | .279 | 16 | 11 | .688 |
| Mamadi Diakite | — | — | 11 | 2 | 282 | 175 | 97 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 120 | 72 | .600 | 27 | 9 | .333 | 22 | 14 | .636 |
| Kaleb Johnson | — | — | 24 | 1 | 297 | 153 | 74 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 117 | 67 | .573 | 4 | 0 | .000 | 19 | 11 | .579 |
| Dominick Barlow | — | — | 7 | 7 | 228 | 149 | 54 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 101 | 57 | .564 | 14 | 4 | .286 | 22 | 19 | .864 |
| Julian Washburn | — | — | 32 | 28 | 916 | 139 | 119 | 46 | 23 | 8 | 23 | 109 | 47 | .431 | 97 | 44 | .454 | 3 | 1 | .333 |
| Luke Avdalovic | — | — | 27 | 0 | 222 | 98 | 47 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 82 | 31 | .378 | 70 | 28 | .400 | 7 | 4 | .571 |
| Yauhen Massalski | — | — | 21 | 2 | 213 | 96 | 83 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 70 | 44 | .629 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 | 4 | .211 |
| Justin Kier | — | — | 20 | 4 | 281 | 79 | 52 | 38 | 15 | 1 | 29 | 61 | 26 | .426 | 13 | 5 | .385 | 14 | 12 | .857 |
| Charles Bediako | — | — | 6 | 0 | 25 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | .667 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | .000 |
| Brandon Rachal | — | — | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .500 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | — |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Tip-Off Tournament Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | Offensive Focal Point (1.1) | 35.0 | High | 34.0 | 22.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 166.32 | Stretch-big skills were the defining feature of his lone Austin appearance, with five made threes showing how his perimeter range could pull a defense away from the paint; his NBA experience also made him a natural offensive hub when assigned to the G League. Limited contemporary independent coverage of this specific Austin appearance was available. Contract Details: Mobley, Hauser, Reeves, Mamukelashvili | — |
| Charles Bassey | Rim-Protecting Centerpiece (1.1) | 30.0 | High | 30.0 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 142.56 | Bassey brought a genuine interior presence to Austin, combining rim protection with hard screening and finishing; his four blocks in his broader Austin stint illustrate the defensive profile that had already made him valuable to San Antonio. His season was ultimately interrupted by a torn ACL suffered with Austin. NBA’s Two-Way Signing Deadline Has Now Passed | — |
| Dominick Barlow | Primary Frontcourt Engine (1.1) | 33.5 | High | 25.6 | 7.8 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 97.68 | Barlow operated as Austin’s featured scoring big, attacking from the interior while also stepping outside when defenders sagged. San Antonio Express-News coverage described him as a second-year center whose G League production earned a Next Up Game invitation, reflecting how heavily Austin relied on his expanded offensive responsibilities. Dominick Barlow named G League All-Star while helping Spurs | NBA G League Next Up Game (2024) |
| David Duke Jr. | Primary Wing Creator (1.1) | 29.5 | High | 19.3 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 3.1 | 86.33 | Duke functioned as a scoring-and-playmaking wing rather than a pure scorer, with his size allowing him to rebound while initiating offense. Season coverage highlighted his improved three-point shooting and described the combination of scoring, rebounding and defense as the basis of his NBA upside. Spurs Season In-Review: David Duke Jr Excelled Amidst Given Opportunities | — |
| Blake Wesley | Lead Shot Creator (1.05) | 31.3 | High | 17.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 71.06 | Wesley’s role centered on getting downhill and creating advantages with the ball, while his passing responsibility expanded beyond simple scoring. Earlier independent Spurs coverage argued that his development warranted regular NBA minutes, underscoring the expectation that his burst and creation would eventually translate to a larger role. The Spurs should make room for Blake Wesley in their rotation | — |
| Sidy Cissoko | Two-Way Playmaking Wing (1.05) | 27.7 | Medium | 10.8 | 5.5 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 51.51 | Cissoko’s value came from his combination of size, passing and defensive activity on the wing rather than pure shooting. Local reporting had already identified him as a sizable playmaker coming out of the G League, and his Austin role continued to emphasize that connective, multi-position profile. Spurs rookies, prospects shine at NBA Summer League California Classic | — |
| Javante McCoy | Secondary Ball-Handling Creator (1.05) | 22.8 | Medium | 11.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 46.43 | McCoy filled a complementary creation role, capable of handling possessions without needing the offense built entirely around him. Contemporary roster coverage identified him as a returning Austin guard after his Boston College career, and his passing numbers fit the profile of a secondary initiator rather than a stationary spot-up option. Austin Spurs Announce 2023-24 Training Camp Roster | — |
| Erik Stevenson | Movement Shooting Wing (1.05) | 23.6 | Low | 10.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 40.74 | Stevenson provided perimeter shot-making while also handling enough secondary playmaking to keep possessions moving. His Austin tenure ended with a trade to Texas, where the reporting described him as an experienced guard coming off a substantial Austin workload; his three-point volume remained central to his offensive identity. LEGENDS ACQUIRE ERIK STEVENSON | — |
| RaiQuan Gray | Point-Forward Connector (1.05) | 20.3 | Medium | 9.7 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 39.50 | Gray’s appeal was his versatility: he could defend across the frontcourt, rebound and move the ball rather than being locked into a traditional power-forward assignment. Sports Illustrated’s season assessment specifically emphasized his defensive versatility and willingness to guard different types of players. Spurs Season In-Review: RaiQuan Gray Shows Great Potential In 1st Season | — |
| Paul Watson | Floor-Spreading Wing (1.05) | 26.3 | Low | 10.5 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 33.81 | Watson’s role was built around perimeter spacing and catch-and-shoot scoring, with occasional high-volume scoring bursts when Austin needed them. His 44-point outburst against South Bay, including nine made threes, showed the ceiling of that shooting-oriented role even though his regular workload was more complementary. PAUL WATSON’S 44 POINTS LEAD AUSTIN TO 131-126 VICTORY OVER SOUTH BAY | — |
| Charles Bediako | Interior Finishing Anchor (1.05) | 19.0 | Low | 7.7 | 6.9 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 33.39 | Bediako’s job was fundamentally interior: occupy the paint, finish around the rim and provide length defensively. His Alabama background had already established him as a defensive-minded center, and his Austin assignment gave him a similar paint-oriented development path. Ex-Pro Charles Bediako Wins Temporary Restraining Order to Rejoin Alabama | — |
| Kaleb Johnson | Veteran Rotation Guard (1.05) | 17.6 | Low | 10.8 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 32.34 | Johnson supplied veteran guard minutes without requiring a large share of the offense, functioning more as a stabilizing rotation piece than a primary creator. His long Austin tenure and later move to the Valley Suns reflected the value of his experience within the G League ecosystem. VALLEY SUNS COMPLETE TRADE WITH AUSTIN SPURS | — |
| Sir’Jabari Rice | Instant-Offense Guard (1.0) | 16.3 | Low | 7.6 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 27.00 | Rice operated as a quick-trigger guard who could inject scoring while also moving the ball. His Texas background included a Sixth Man of the Year award, and that history fits the reserve scoring-and-creation role he carried into Austin. Former Texas Basketball Star Sir’Jabari Rice Signs New Professional Contract | — |
| Justin Kier | Defensive Utility Guard (1.0) | 17.4 | Low | 4.4 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 23.40 | Kier’s contribution leaned toward point-of-attack defense, ball pressure and connective passing rather than shot creation. His season also included a one-game suspension after leaving the bench during an on-court altercation, a notable piece of the season context surrounding his limited rotation role. Austin’s Justin Kier suspended | — |
| Yauhen Massalski | Rebounding Reserve Big (1.0) | 7.5 | Low | 4.0 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 16.80 | Massalski was primarily an interior depth option, using his size to rebound and occupy space rather than stretching the floor. His own retrospective account of the season noted that it was his first full G League campaign after an ACL recovery, making simply sustaining a rotation role part of his development context. Yauhen Massalski — Pro athlete & AI-search growth for D2C brands | — |
| Julian Washburn | Veteran Two-Way Forward (1.0) | 20.4 | Low | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 16.40 | Washburn brought veteran positional flexibility to Austin, functioning as a low-usage forward who could defend, space the floor and make the extra pass. His return to Austin was notable because he had previously been part of the franchise’s 2018 championship team, giving the roster an experienced developmental presence. AUSTIN SPURS ACQUIRE JULIAN WASHBURN | — |
| David Shriver | Spot-Up Shooting Reserve (1.0) | 11.3 | Low | 5.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 13.80 | Shriver’s profile was overwhelmingly perimeter-oriented, with his role tied to spacing and catch-and-shoot opportunities rather than creation. Contemporary roster coverage identified him as Austin’s 2023 G League draft selection, and the limited sample offers little independent reporting beyond that developmental context. Austin Spurs Announce 2023-24 Training Camp Roster | — |
| Luke Avdalovic | Deep Rotation Shooter (1.0) | 9.8 | Low | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 10.60 | Avdalovic occupied a low-minute shooting role, spacing the floor while rarely being asked to initiate offense. Austin’s subsequent reporting identified him as a local-tryout success who had earned a place in the organization, making his pathway into the rotation itself a notable part of his season context. AUSTIN SPURS TO HOLD LOCAL PLAYER TRYOUTS SEPTEMBER 7 | — |
| Demetre Roberts | Emergency Ball-Handler (1.0) | 8.5 | Low | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 9.00 | Roberts had a very small Austin window, functioning mainly as a reserve ball-handler before the organization waived him in November. The subsequent ABA League announcement described him specifically as a young point guard, consistent with the limited sample’s emphasis on bringing the ball up and organizing possessions. Demetre Roberts signs with FMP Soccerbet | — |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominick Barlow | Primary Frontcourt Engine (1.1) | 32.6 | High | 21.3 | 7.7 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 87.38 | Barlow worked as Austin’s downhill scoring big, combining interior attacks with enough perimeter range to keep defenses honest. His expanded G League role produced a 35-point career high against Rio Grande Valley and earned him a 2024 Up Next selection, a sign that his development was being taken seriously beyond the Austin rotation. San Antonio Express-News | G League Up Next Game (2024) |
| David Duke Jr. | Primary Wing Creator (1.1) | 33.5 | High | 20.0 | 6.7 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 85.80 | Duke functioned as Austin’s main two-way perimeter initiator, mixing scoring with secondary rebounding and playmaking. His defense became a major part of his NBA case; during his next Spurs opportunity, he specifically said that finding and maximizing his role would start on the defensive end. San Antonio Express-News | — |
| RaiQuan Gray | Point-Forward Creator (1.1) | 30.8 | High | 17.6 | 6.7 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 81.31 | Gray gave Austin an unusual forward who could initiate offense rather than simply finish possessions. His ability to combine size with ball skills was already noted in draft evaluation, while his Austin season showed that he could carry meaningful creation duties and generate offense without abandoning his defensive versatility. Sports Illustrated | — |
| Jamaree Bouyea | Franchise Floor General (1.05) | 37.0 | High | 14.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 4.5 | 78.12 | Bouyea was the organizer more than the scorer, controlling tempo and creating advantages for teammates while also pressuring the ball. His San Antonio Summer League teammates called him their point guard and go-to guy, and his experience stood out because he had already learned to slow the game down after an initially rushed first professional season. Sports Illustrated | — |
| Mamadi Diakite | Defensive-Minded Stretch Forward (1.05) | 25.6 | Medium | 15.9 | 8.8 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 63.99 | Diakite’s game was built around physical interior defense, rebounding and opportunistic finishing rather than high-volume creation. His February 2024 performance against Rio Grande Valley, when he paired 25 points with 11 rebounds, four blocks and two steals, captured the two-way frontcourt impact Austin could get from him. NBA G League | — |
| Sidy Cissoko | Two-Way Playmaking Wing (1.05) | 29.7 | Medium | 15.7 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 60.06 | Cissoko operated as a large developmental wing with freedom to handle, defend and make plays rather than being reduced to a spot-up role. Later reporting on his development emphasized the defensive potential and the value of G League freedom, which fits the broader role he occupied during this Austin season. Le Monde | — |
| Paul Watson | Floor-Spreading Scoring Wing (1.05) | 30.1 | Medium | 14.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 49.90 | Watson supplied Austin with high-volume perimeter shooting and could suddenly become the offensive release valve when defenses loaded up elsewhere. His 44-point performance against South Bay, including nine made threes, illustrated how dangerous that movement-shooting role could become when his attempts were falling. Austin Spurs | — |
| Sir’Jabari Rice | Instant-Offense Guard (1.0) | 22.1 | Low | 10.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 36.33 | Rice served as a scoring-minded reserve who could also keep the ball moving instead of needing every possession designed for him. His college résumé had already established that sixth-man identity, and his Austin usage carried a similar blend of perimeter shooting, secondary creation and bench scoring. San Antonio Spurs | — |
| Erik Stevenson | Movement Shooting Wing (1.05) | 20.0 | Low | 9.7 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 34.02 | Stevenson was primarily a perimeter threat, but Austin also used his experience to handle secondary responsibilities rather than keeping him strictly off the ball. His later trade to Texas came after a substantial Austin role, with reporting highlighting his prior college experience and ability to contribute across the guard positions. Texas Legends | — |
| Javante McCoy | Secondary Offensive Creator (1.0) | 17.1 | Low | 8.1 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 27.00 | McCoy’s role leaned toward complementary ball handling and perimeter scoring, with occasional stretches where he attacked more aggressively. Local coverage from Austin’s Laredo exhibition showed him taking an active perimeter role while the Spurs emphasized defensive pressure and transition play. The Bridge News | — |
| Julian Washburn | Veteran Two-Way Forward (1.05) | 28.6 | Low | 4.3 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 21.84 | Washburn provided veteran connective play: spacing, positional defense and quick decisions without demanding many shots. His return to Austin represented a particularly experienced piece of the development environment, having already played extensively in the G League before rejoining the franchise. NBA G League | — |
| Kaleb Johnson | Veteran Rotation Guard (1.0) | 12.4 | Low | 6.4 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 21.80 | Johnson was used as a steady reserve guard rather than an offensive centerpiece, giving Austin another experienced ball-handler when the lineup needed stability. His long G League tenure with Austin was notable, with the organization eventually moving his returning-player rights to the Valley Suns after the season. Valley Suns | — |
| Yauhen Massalski | Rebounding Reserve Big (1.0) | 10.1 | Low | 4.6 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 20.80 | Massalski’s contribution was rooted in physical interior work, particularly rebounding and occupying space around the basket. His path into Austin was unusual: he came through a local tryout, and independent Austin coverage highlighted him alongside Luke Avdalovic as an example of that route producing G League roster players. Axios Austin | — |
| Justin Kier | Defensive Utility Guard (1.0) | 14.1 | Low | 4.0 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 18.80 | Kier’s value came more from defensive activity and connective passing than shot volume. His season context also included a suspension after leaving the bench during an altercation, while his broader G League role remained that of an experienced guard capable of filling several perimeter duties. Atlantic 10 Conference | — |
| Luke Avdalovic | Deep Rotation Shooter (1.0) | 8.2 | Low | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 11.80 | Avdalovic occupied a specialist-style reserve role, providing floor spacing and occasional driving opportunities in short stretches. His route into professional basketball was itself unusual: he emerged from Austin’s local tryout process, with local reporting also noting his work as co-host of The Walk-on podcast. Axios Austin | — |
| Charles Bediako | Interior Development Center (1.0) | 4.2 | Low | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 6.80 | Bediako’s development profile remained centered on rim protection and interior finishing, but his 2023-24 season was fragmented by a knee injury and roster movement. His Alabama background had established him as a defensive-minded center, and the Austin assignment continued that developmental trajectory. Sports Illustrated | — |
| Brandon Rachal | Energy Wing Reserve (1.0) | 1.5 | Low | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.00 | Rachal had only a brief Austin window, so there is little independent season-specific reporting to support a deeper role assessment. The available coverage places him in Austin’s late-season roster movement after he had previously developed a reputation as a physical, defensive-oriented wing in the G League. SB Nation | — |
| Team Totals | — | 414.1 | — | 172.9 | 70.9 | 32.7 | 24.6 | 707.75 | — | — |