NBA Summer Surprises: 5 players who have stood out in Vegas
As NBA summer league winds down in Las Vegas and teams begin making plans to finish up and leave this coming weekend, some players might have done better than most in showing their potential. Paolo Banchero was stellar for Orlando. Chet Holmgren was exceptional for Oklahoma City.
news.yahoo.comBanchero's Summer League is over; Jefferson grabs a whistle
Paolo Banchero showed the Orlando Magic plenty in his two Summer League contests. The No. 1 pick is getting the rest of summer league off, after averaging 20 points, six assists and five rebounds in his two games in Las Vegas. The Magic made the decision so they could evaluate other players who are with them this summer and see who may merit a roster spot or G League opportunity.
news.yahoo.comAnalysis: Banchero's summer debut was a smashing success
Hereโs what happened in the first few seconds of this yearโs NBA Summer League: Amid the squeaking of sneakers, and the noise generated by the people filling just about every lower-bowl seat in the arena, one voice could still be clearly heard. In the first moments of his first NBA game, Banchero was the loudest talker on defense for the Orlando Magic. โI think I did all right," Banchero said.
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