Grizzlies (2-1) at Celtics (2-1) Summer League Game #4 7/14/22

[Celtics2021]

This year's VSL team has more players than the Cs can absorb.

How many slots still available that could be filled by SL players?

Who are the top 5 keepers?

We have
8 holdovers
2 players acquired
2 internal signings
1 rookie signing (2-way)
13 signed

You have 16-17 slots to fill, excluding G-League. BS is still talking of signing a vet big, so you'd have 2-3 slots to fill and 6 guys to fill them.

Begarin
Ryan
Jackson
Kabengele
Thomas
Williams

Talking heads saying Jackson's going to make a 15-man roster (it could be elsewhere depending on money). I think Kabengele belongs on one too. Williams seems like a G-Leaguer to me at this point. Begarin could be on the roster or stashed another year. Ryan seems more likely for a 2-way or a G-League stint. Thomas is a 2-way or better. I don't see them all staying with the Cs.

Just want to slightly correct something.  Kornet is only $100k guaranteed through mid-August, so for all practical purposes we have four open roster spots, not three.  Certainly we won’t fill them all with guys from Summer League (at least I hope not), but there’s room for one more.

[liam]

I missed the game, but for those who watched, did Davison look as good as his box score?  28 points on 14 shots, 10 assists, 5 boards, only 3 turnovers?  Hard to imagine he couldn’t have looked amazing.

He really controlled the game!

[colincb]

I missed the game, but for those who watched, did Davison look as good as his box score?  28 points on 14 shots, 10 assists, 5 boards, only 3 turnovers?  Hard to imagine he couldn’t have looked amazing.

He really controlled the game!

Best single game of VSL by a Celtic. Night and day compared to Game 1. Still a 2-way to my eye. He needs to play.

Feeling good about the flyer BS took and NBA insiders hinting that Liam is considering whether he will retract his claim that Davison has no chance for the ROY,

[colincb]

This year's VSL team has more players than the Cs can absorb.

How many slots still available that could be filled by SL players?

Who are the top 5 keepers?

We have
8 holdovers
2 players acquired
2 internal signings
1 rookie signing (2-way)
13 signed

You have 16-17 slots to fill, excluding G-League. BS is still talking of signing a vet big, so you'd have 2-3 slots to fill and 6 guys to fill them.

Begarin
Ryan
Jackson
Kabengele
Thomas
Williams

Talking heads saying Jackson's going to make a 15-man roster (it could be elsewhere depending on money). I think Kabengele belongs on one too. Williams seems like a G-Leaguer to me at this point. Begarin could be on the roster or stashed another year. Ryan seems more likely for a 2-way or a G-League stint. Thomas is a 2-way or better. I don't see them all staying with the Cs.

Just want to slightly correct something.  Kornet is only $100k guaranteed through mid-August, so for all practical purposes we have four open roster spots, not three.  Certainly we won’t fill them all with guys from Summer League (at least I hope not), but there’s room for one more.

So noted, but it's 3-4 slots then. There's a real possibility the Cs keep one open on the 15-man roster for a player acquisition or trade during the season. More driven by flexibility than money.

[Surferdad]

This year's VSL team has more players than the Cs can absorb.

How many slots still available that could be filled by SL players?

Who are the top 5 keepers?

We have
8 holdovers
2 players acquired
2 internal signings
1 rookie signing (2-way)
13 signed

You have 16-17 slots to fill, excluding G-League. BS is still talking of signing a vet big, so you'd have 2-3 slots to fill and 6 guys to fill them.

Begarin
Ryan
Jackson
Kabengele
Thomas
Williams

Talking heads saying Jackson's going to make a 15-man roster (it could be elsewhere depending on money). I think Kabengele belongs on one too. Williams seems like a G-Leaguer to me at this point. Begarin could be on the roster or stashed another year. Ryan seems more likely for a 2-way or a G-League stint. Thomas is a 2-way or better. I don't see them all staying with the Cs.

Just want to slightly correct something.  Kornet is only $100k guaranteed through mid-August, so for all practical purposes we have four open roster spots, not three.  Certainly we won’t fill them all with guys from Summer League (at least I hope not), but there’s room for one more.

So noted, but it's 3-4 slots then. There's a real possibility the Cs keep one open on the 15-man roster for a player acquisition or trade during the season. More driven by flexibility than money.

Tend to agree, but would love to retain all of Ryan, Jackson, Kabengele, Thomas. Might end up with only two.

[Sophomore]

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[Celtics4ever]

Nice Game JD and Jackson looks solid.

[Celtics2021]

I missed the game, but for those who watched, did Davison look as good as his box score?  28 points on 14 shots, 10 assists, 5 boards, only 3 turnovers?  Hard to imagine he couldn’t have looked amazing.

He really controlled the game!

Best single game of VSL by a Celtic. Night and day compared to Game 1. Still a 2-way to my eye. He needs to play.

Feeling good about the flyer BS took and NBA insiders hinting that Liam is considering whether he will retract his claim that Davison has no chance for the ROY,

I’d rather he’s converted to an NBA deal.  He can spend the same amount of time in Maine as he would on a 2-way, and his service time clock starts with either.  That way he can get some playoff action in garbage time.

I’ve loved the pick since it was made, and I was really excited to see that box score, and disappointed I couldn’t have caught the game live.  I should check to see if there’s a re-airing.

[SHAQATTACK]

I missed the game, but for those who watched, did Davison look as good as his box score?  28 points on 14 shots, 10 assists, 5 boards, only 3 turnovers?  Hard to imagine he couldn’t have looked amazing.

He really controlled the game!

Yes ,  he is leader, like Smart and White another guy willing to get after it on defense , seems to be making the right play more times than not IMO .  Makes fast reads on the play as it develops .
Need to get a couple spots he can knock down the jumper , keep the defense honest.  .  Pretty good finishing a inside shot , lob , fast break. Can really leap for a guy his height too ….blocked a much bigger dudes shot straight up at the rim…..it was an amazing fast reaction and vertical.

[colincb]

I missed the game, but for those who watched, did Davison look as good as his box score?  28 points on 14 shots, 10 assists, 5 boards, only 3 turnovers?  Hard to imagine he couldn’t have looked amazing.

He really controlled the game!

Yes ,  he is leader, like Smart and White another guy willing to get after it on defense , seems to be making the right play more times than not IMO .  Makes fast reads on the play as it develops .
Need to get a couple spots he can knock down the jumper , keep the defense honest.  .  Pretty good finishing a inside shot , lob , fast break. Can really leap for a guy his height too ….blocked a much bigger dudes shot straight up at the rim…..it was an amazing fast reaction and vertical.

Stoudamire might really help him improve. Davison's already adjusted to VSL game speed after a rough first game and seems to have plenty of athleticism and some playmaking ability already.

[colincb]

Tom Westerholm:

Davison started by burying a 3-pointer — something he later told reporters he has been working on with his agent Mike Miller, the former NBA sharpshooter.

[liam]

Tom Westerholm:

Davison started by burying a 3-pointer — something he later told reporters he has been working on with his agent Mike Miller, the former NBA sharpshooter.

Learning from one of the best is always good.

[pokeKingCurtis]

So next up is a mini tournament right

[liam]

So next up is a mini tournament right

Yeah, are we in that?

[colincb]

So next up is a mini tournament right

Yeah, are we in that?

No. The two best 3-1 teams in terms of point differential will play for the championship under the rules at the link below.. We most likely get a consolation game (where the guys who haven't played much would be given a chance to audition for a G-League or overseas spot, I would imagine.)

https://www.nba.com/news/mgm-resorts-nba-summer-league-format-summary