In the derby won by Napoli 91–89 in Scafati, on Sunday, November 8, Marco Spissu reached and surpassed 750 assists in Serie A. It is a career milestone for the Sassari point guard. For Jasmin Repesa’s team, it is also a good way to take stock of these first seven rounds: Napoli have won six and found in Spissu a player capable of bringing order to the offense, even when coming off the bench.
In Naples, you can see how much a point guard matters
After seven league games, Spissu is averaging 7.1 points and around 6 assists in just over 21 minutes. In the previous round’s win in Venice, he dished out 10, the highest total of the LBA matchday. Those two numbers together give a good picture of the point guard’s offensive production. In just over half a game, he scores when he finds room and regularly creates chances for others.
In Scafati, he also scored the basket that made it 89–88, late in the comeback. It is a detail that helps explain why his passing is dangerous. If the defender gives him a path to the rim, Spissu knows how to take it. If help arrives, he can find the teammate who has gotten free. For Napoli, having both options in one player matters especially when the defense already knows the play and the possession has to be settled in a few seconds.
Spain and the shot that saved Zaragoza
The Spanish experience that best tells the story of his journey is with Casademont Zaragoza. In May 2026, on the final day of the Liga Endesa season, Spissu finished with 20 points and 9 assists against Río Breogán. His buzzer-beating three-pointer sealed the 95–94 win in Lugo and secured Zaragoza’s survival.
For those who followed him at Dinamo Sassari, the ease with which he switches from playmaking to scoring is familiar. In Lugo, he decided to take the biggest shot of the season. In Naples, it is often about recognizing an advantage and getting the ball to a teammate before the defense can close it down.
In the EuroCup, his game has even more room to flourish
After six rounds, Napoli have won all six of their EuroCup games. Spissu is averaging 6.7 points and 7 assists, including 11 assists away against Budućnost and 12 in the 90–79 win over Trento. Two different games, with the same contribution: putting more teammates in a position to make an impact.
The next test comes on Wednesday, November 11, in Chemnitz, in the final first-leg game of the group stage. Napoli arrive unbeaten, with a point guard who has already found his role in two competitions. The 750 assists are a testament to his journey. His first two months in Naples explain why that tally keeps rising.