(From ESPN)
Summer league MVP: Cameron Boozer, Memphis Grizzlies
He averaged 18.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game in six games. On a per-minute basis, those numbers weren't far off his production during his sensational freshman season at Duke.
Boozer's effectiveness as an interior scorer vacillated depending on the size of his matchup: He expertly exploited mismatches against smaller defenders but found tougher sledding when he tried to operate in the trees. Because he's such a polished and intelligent player, Boozer mostly found the right in-game adjustments when stymied and moved well around the perimeter.
Most electric rookie: Caleb Wilson, Chicago Bulls
Wilson compiled averages of 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.5 blocks per game in four appearances. His competitive pride came through in his finale: He scrapped with the Lakers until blood covered his jersey, and he jawed with a defender so aggressively that the two parties eventually had to be separated.
The most eye-popping aspect of Wilson's game is his leaping ability: He gets off the ground faster, skies higher and levitates longer than his opponents. No wonder Kevin Garnett, the former teenage sensation turned Hall of Famer, sat courtside last Thursday to get a look at Wilson.
Most intriguing rookie: Darryn Peterson, Utah Jazz
The second pick averaged 20.7 points and 4.0 assists in his three appearances, and he gave glimpses of his well-honed ability to create space off the dribble and score in a variety of ways. Even so, he was unable to put to bed some of the biggest questions about his game.
Despite describing himself as a point guard in the predraft process, Peterson registered more turnovers than assists and looked confused at times while navigating double-teams and traps. That wouldn't have been overly concerning if he was scoring with ease, but Peterson struggled to find the touch on his jumper and finished with 31/23/76 shooting splits.
While the 6-foot-5 guard has the physical tools and level-headed demeanor to become a perennial All-Star, he didn't really take Las Vegas by storm. The wait for his breakthrough continues.
Most disappointing rookie: Aday Mara, Oklahoma City Thunder
The 7-foot-3 center enters the NBA as a very skilled passer, and his best moments in Las Vegas involved him whipping the ball to cutters for high-percentage looks in the paint. Otherwise, Mara found his own scoring opportunities hard to come by, and he didn't command the basket area that well on either end for a player with his size and length.
Oklahoma City was the only team to go winless in Las Vegas, and Mara, the No. 11 pick, averaged just 8.7 points and 7.7 rebounds in his three appearances.
