LAS VEGAS (AP) – It’s only Summer League.
It’s a mantra that’s been uttered over and over in Las Vegas over the last week while the league’s highest profile exhibition has been played.
It’s important context to consider when evaluating the level of play – good or bad – from the youngsters and journeymen participating. Many stars of summers past have been unable to parlay that success into meaningful NBA careers, but the level of competition and the desperation of some players who are trying to get a foot in the door has made for some compelling basketball in Vegas this week.
Steph Curry’s kid brother is lighting it up for New Orleans. Rashad Vaughn showed the scoring instincts that Milwaukee sorely lacked last season and Kelly Oubre Jr. played with a drive for Washington that seemed to be lacking last season at Kansas.
The tournament championship is on Monday night, but here is a look at some of the players who have stood out in Vegas this week.