NBA Summer League 2022

[Goldstar88]

Banchero looked good in his SL debut. 17pts, 6ast, 4reb. Went 2-3 from deep and 5-5 from the line. Finished the game a +20. He also shut down Smith when they matched up.  Jabari finished with 10pts, 7rebs, 3ast while shooting 1-4 from 3pt and 1-2 from the line. He was a -17.

Obviously it’s still early, but I think that Orlando made the right call drafting Paolo first.

[Kuberski33]

He did look good. Hadn't really watched him before - he looked like a mini-Lebron playing as a lead guard.

[liam]

No one stood at that much at the scrimmage to me.    But they have been practicing and I hope we see better tomorrow.    It can be hard to play with guys with no chemistry and connection.

They could also be running through things and not necessarily be playing at top speed. They looked like they were playing slower than they should be.

[Goldstar88]

He did look good. Hadn't really watched him before - he looked like a mini-Lebron playing as a lead guard.

Jaden ivy looked good as well. He’s lightning quick and was on another level athletically than the other players on the court. Shot’s a little funky, but he did go 2-5 from 3pt and finished the game with 20/6/6.

[Surferdad]

Full Celtics roster:
https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2022/vegas/team/1610612738/celtics

Interesting to note that there are 5 players on the roster who are 25 or older. I assume these guys could make more money overseas but still want a shot at the NBA.

[liam]

Full Celtics roster:
https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2022/vegas/team/1610612738/celtics

Interesting to note that there are 5 players on the roster who are 25 or older. I assume these guys could make more money overseas but still want a shot at the NBA.

If you are perceived as a fringe NBA player that's more money...

[Goldstar88]

Keegan Murray vs Paolo Banchero on ESPN right now. Should be interesting…

[Moranis]

Full Celtics roster:
https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2022/vegas/team/1610612738/celtics

Interesting to note that there are 5 players on the roster who are 25 or older. I assume these guys could make more money overseas but still want a shot at the NBA.

They can still go sign overseas when they get cut here. 

[libermaniac]

Celtics Summer League Scrimmage:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zjzyAFKRN0&t=33s

I know it’s only a summer league scrimmage, but I watched JD Davison closely and my initial optimism on him after the draft has soured. He did absolutely nothing special, but most disappointing is that he lacked hustle on defense and lacked confidence/the drive to make something happen on offense.

And before anyone responds, I’m obviously reserving true judgement until I see a lot more. I’m just characterizing how my current gut feel is. Nothing more.

Ok. I feel better. JD is playing with lots of effort in the first summer league game. His passing has looked really good too. Missed like 4 layups but he’ll get better as a finisher. He’s about as advertised, and definitely worth a contract to see how he develops.

[Goldstar88]

Celtics Summer League Scrimmage:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zjzyAFKRN0&t=33s

I know it’s only a summer league scrimmage, but I watched JD Davison closely and my initial optimism on him after the draft has soured. He did absolutely nothing special, but most disappointing is that he lacked hustle on defense and lacked confidence/the drive to make something happen on offense.

And before anyone responds, I’m obviously reserving true judgement until I see a lot more. I’m just characterizing how my current gut feel is. Nothing more.

Ok. I feel better. JD is playing with lots of effort in the first summer league game. His passing has looked really good too. Missed like 4 layups but he’ll get better as a finisher. He’s about as advertised, and definitely worth a contract to see how he develops.

He looked decent as did Kabengele who had 14pts, 6rebs, 3ast, and 1stl. Kabengele was a +9 which was the highest on the team. Begarin was a +4 and everyone else was a negative.

[gouki88]

Banchero is stat-stuffing thus far. 23 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks, 8 turnovers and 15 free throw attempts.

Keegan Murray has been good too.

[Goldstar88]

Chet Holmgren about to face off against Jabari Smith Jr on ESPN. 2nd and 3rd picks in the draft, should be interesting.

[liam]

Celtics Summer League Scrimmage:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zjzyAFKRN0&t=33s

I know it’s only a summer league scrimmage, but I watched JD Davison closely and my initial optimism on him after the draft has soured. He did absolutely nothing special, but most disappointing is that he lacked hustle on defense and lacked confidence/the drive to make something happen on offense.

And before anyone responds, I’m obviously reserving true judgement until I see a lot more. I’m just characterizing how my current gut feel is. Nothing more.

Ok. I feel better. JD is playing with lots of effort in the first summer league game. His passing has looked really good too. Missed like 4 layups but he’ll get better as a finisher. He’s about as advertised, and definitely worth a contract to see how he develops.

He rushed those bunnies but was also fouled on a couple with no calls. It's summer league so kind of a mess. JD looked decent.

[Goldstar88]

Banchero has been the best of the bunch so far. His passing and defense has been impressive.  Would probably go Murray next followed by Holmgren. Jabari Smith Jr has not looked very good.

[nickagneta]

Banchero has been the best of the bunch so far. His passing and defense has been impressive.  Would probably go Murray next followed by Holmgren. Jabari Smith Jr has not looked very good.

When every draftnik on the planet had Banchero going 3rd in the draft, I was kinda stumped because, to me, Banchero was clearly the most talented and most NBA ready. The translatable skills were great, his body was developed well for a 19 year old kid and he really just needed to stretch his shooting to the three point line to be able to be a scorer on all levels.

I said back in December or January that he was the best of this draft. I think this is just the start of him showing that. Orlando got a difference maker with Paolo Banchero.