2024 Summer League Roster and Games.

[Plainview1981]

So the Hawks made Bronny James look good?

Damn, the sucking is strong with this bunch 

[kg01]

Summer league overreactions are great.  Especially when context is ignored. 

[kg01]

@benhillboy, if I got you a Liami Heat SL title shirt, would you forgive all my previous transgressions? 

[JayBirdHawk]

How 2024 NBA lottery picks fared in NBA 2K25 Summer League

Breaking down how the top 14 picks performed during their 1st glimpses of NBA action.

 

No. 1 pick: Zaccharie Risacher, Atlanta Hawks
• 14.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.0 apg

Summer play is notorious for having too many players trying too hard too often to make an impression on future or potential employers. That doesn’t always serve a top pick well. In Atlanta, Risacher will only have guard Trae Young dominating the ball, and it behooves the Hawks to find opportunities for the No. 1 pick’s versatility.

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No. 2 pick: Alex Sarr, Washington Wizards
• 5.0 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 3.3 apg

Alarms sounded early for Sarr, the 7-footer from France who had been an early favorite in Rookie of the Year predictions. His shooting was the trigger, with an 0-for-15 game, a 1-for-6 performance and overall inaccuracy of 19.1% and 11.8% on 3s. But his defense, particularly his mobility and blocking shots, suggested ways he can help the Wizards this season.

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No. 3 pick: Reed Sheppard, Houston Rockets
• 20.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 5.3 apg

In the scrambled play of summer, Sheppard did try to impose order on the Rockets squad’s offense, even while contributing to it with 4.8 turnovers and 2.8 steals per game. The Kentucky product even got a shout-out on X from Mark Price, a consummate classic point guard. Carving out minutes in Houston’s crowded backcourt will be the challenge.

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No. 4 pick: Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs
• 20.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.0 apg
• 15.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 4.0 apg (California Classic)

A wrist injury ended Castle’s Vegas stint after one appearance in which he shot 8-for-21. But he had encouraging moments in California. The 6-foot-6 UConn guard’s development will hinge on his play alongside 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama, so July wasn’t going to tell us much anyway.

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No. 5 pick: Ron Holland II, Detroit Pistons
• 18.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.3 apg

A game in street clothes had some worried about a thumb injury, but it turned out to be just a day off for Holland, the athletic 19-year-old from the G League Ignite club. Shooting 40.8% (23.5% from the arc), he’s a project, the latest in the Pistons’ string of three straight No. 5 picks overall.

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No. 6 pick: Tidjane Salaun, Charlotte Hornets
• 9.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 0.3 apg

Another Frenchman, the 6-foot-9 forward had eight points and seven rebounds in less than 15 minutes against the Knicks’ entry, then a double-double in 19 against Denver. He missed the California games with a cut on his left knee but showed flashes of why the Hornets snagged him so high.

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No. 7 pick: Donovan Clingan, Portland Trail Blazers
• 9.0 ppg, 12.3 rpg, 2.0 apg

Clingan’s size – a broad-shouldered 7-foot-2, 280 pounds – translated well to this pro toe-dip, and his game should be able to make a successful transition from UConn to NBA. He dominated the lottery picks in rebounding (Sarr was a distant second) and averaged 4.3 blocks. A fair target for Clingan? Utah’s Walker Kessler, who averaged 9.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 2022-23 while making All-Rookie first team and finishing third in ROY balloting.

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No. 8 pick: Rob Dillingham, Minnesota Timberwolves
• 13.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 7.6 apg

Dillingham wrestled with his shot in Las Vegas but showed plenty to excite the Wolves and their fans. The team traded for this pick in hopes of adding a point guard capable of splitting time with veteran Mike Conley, who offered some defensive tips via text to the newbie. The native of North Carolina also got some advice from fellow UK alum John Wall.

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No. 9 pick: Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies
• 6.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 0.0 apg
• 14.0 ppg, 15.0 rpg, 1.0 apg (Salt Lake City)

Sample size was the only thing small about Edey, the 7-foot-4 Canadian from Purdue who turned an ankle in one partial game in Vegas. Questions arose heading toward the Draft on how his two-time College Player of the Year credentials would translate to the NBA, but his unique size and Memphis’ need upfront could mean early impact.

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No. 10 pick: Cody Williams, Utah Jazz
• 15.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.3 apg
• 5.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.0 apg (Salt Lake City)

Comparisons to his brother, OKC’s Jalen Williams, might not be fair, but one thing the Jazz hope is that Cody shows the same knack for improving year by year, regardless of level. He did that within the context of two summer leagues and demonstrated abilities and effort at both ends.

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No. 11 pick: Matas Buzelis, Chicago Bulls
• 16.4 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 0.8 apg

Buzelis, the much-traveled 19-year-old, showed enough in Las Vegas to boost himself into the top 5 ROY speculation. He’ll need to get stronger but he has the frame for it. He’s plenty feisty now, turning in the best sit-down stare-down of the games. 

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No. 12 pick: Nikola Topić, Oklahoma City Thunder
Did not participate

The reason Topic slid to No. 12 overall was the same reason he didn’t make his NBA debut in Vegas. The 6-foot-6 playmaker has a partial ACL tear that is expected to keep him on the Thunder’s sideline this season, with hopes of a Chet Holmgren-like apprenticeship that pays off in 2025-26.

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No. 13 pick: Devin Carter, Sacramento Kings
Did not participate

Carter, 22, missed summer ball after having shoulder surgery to repair a torn left labrum. With a rehab projected to last until January or beyond, the Big East Player of the Year from Providence will do most of his rookie work on the side.

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No. 14 pick: Bub Carrington, Washington Wizards
• 15.8 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 5.2 apg

One of only three lottery picks to land on the first or second NBA 2K25 All-Summer League team (Sheppard and Clingan were the others) this 6-foot-4 guard with the jaunty nickname – “Bub” vs. first name of Carlton – picked up Wizards fans who might have worried about Sarr’s play. He was the only lottery pick in Vegas to finish in the top 5 in scoring, rebounding and assists, and he shot 35.9% from deep.

[macdaddy]

Zacc was really impressive on offense considering he wasn't actually getting the ball that much.  

I also thought he looked really confident on D

[JeffS17]

28 minutes ago, macdaddy said:

Zacc was really impressive on offense considering he wasn't actually getting the ball that much.  

I also thought he looked really confident on D

Definitely looked like a guy that could  plug into our rotations with relative ease

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

 

[benhillboy]

On 7/23/2024 at 2:14 PM, kg01 said:

@benhillboy, if I got you a Liami Heat SL title shirt, would you forgive all my previous transgressions? 

The heat don’t even give af about Conference Titles.  They using that trophy as a paperweight.

[kg01]

5 minutes ago, benhillboy said:

The heat don’t even give af about Conference Titles.  They using that trophy as a paperweight.

It's ok to say 'we', bro.  We get it.  We'll still love you ...

 

[macdaddy]

35 minutes ago, benhillboy said:

The heat don’t even give af about Conference Titles.  They using that trophy as a paperweight.

last year they just didn't give af.

[JeffS17]

40 minutes ago, benhillboy said:

The heat don’t even give af about Conference Titles.  They using that trophy as a paperweight.

Love how much you romanticize that org

[kg01]

3 minutes ago, JeffS17 said:

Love how much you romanticize that org

Ask him to tell ya about all the years they didn't make the playoffs or were ousted early while Wade was there. 

Or maybe those years didn't have hEaT cUlTuRe... 

[AHF]

43 minutes ago, kg01 said:

Ask him to tell ya about all the years they didn't make the playoffs or were ousted early while Wade was there. 

Or maybe those years didn't have hEaT cUlTuRe... 

We know that.  Last year we didn't have DNA.  Next year, return of the double helix!

[Spud2nique]

44 minutes ago, kg01 said:

Ask him to tell ya about all the years they didn't make the playoffs

Let’s all pitch in and get hillbilly the much desired and needed Jon Sundvold jersey! 
 

 

[kg01]

43 minutes ago, Spud2nique said:

Let’s all pitch in and get hillbilly the much desired and needed Jon Sundvold jersey! 
 

 

Nice.  I was thinking a vintage John Crotty one.  Or a throwback Rony Seikley(sp?) from his Syracuse days. 

[Spud2nique]

14 minutes ago, kg01 said:

Nice.  I was thinking a vintage John Crotty one.  Or a throwback Rony Seikley(sp?) from his Syracuse days. 

Or the baby jordan 

[AHF]

How about Twon so he can wear it back to back with his Hawks jersey?

[benhillboy]

Yall up early with the jokes lol.  I’ll take a Norris Cole jersey for real tho.

[benhillboy]

On 7/23/2024 at 3:59 PM, JayBirdHawk said:

How 2024 NBA lottery picks fared in NBA 2K25 Summer League

Breaking down how the top 14 picks performed during their 1st glimpses of NBA action.

 

No. 1 pick: Zaccharie Risacher, Atlanta Hawks
• 14.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.0 apg

Summer play is notorious for having too many players trying too hard too often to make an impression on future or potential employers. That doesn’t always serve a top pick well. In Atlanta, Risacher will only have guard Trae Young dominating the ball, and it behooves the Hawks to find opportunities for the No. 1 pick’s versatility.

---

No. 2 pick: Alex Sarr, Washington Wizards
• 5.0 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 3.3 apg

Alarms sounded early for Sarr, the 7-footer from France who had been an early favorite in Rookie of the Year predictions. His shooting was the trigger, with an 0-for-15 game, a 1-for-6 performance and overall inaccuracy of 19.1% and 11.8% on 3s. But his defense, particularly his mobility and blocking shots, suggested ways he can help the Wizards this season.

---

No. 3 pick: Reed Sheppard, Houston Rockets
• 20.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 5.3 apg

In the scrambled play of summer, Sheppard did try to impose order on the Rockets squad’s offense, even while contributing to it with 4.8 turnovers and 2.8 steals per game. The Kentucky product even got a shout-out on X from Mark Price, a consummate classic point guard. Carving out minutes in Houston’s crowded backcourt will be the challenge.

---

No. 4 pick: Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs
• 20.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.0 apg
• 15.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 4.0 apg (California Classic)

A wrist injury ended Castle’s Vegas stint after one appearance in which he shot 8-for-21. But he had encouraging moments in California. The 6-foot-6 UConn guard’s development will hinge on his play alongside 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama, so July wasn’t going to tell us much anyway.

---

No. 5 pick: Ron Holland II, Detroit Pistons
• 18.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.3 apg

A game in street clothes had some worried about a thumb injury, but it turned out to be just a day off for Holland, the athletic 19-year-old from the G League Ignite club. Shooting 40.8% (23.5% from the arc), he’s a project, the latest in the Pistons’ string of three straight No. 5 picks overall.

---

No. 6 pick: Tidjane Salaun, Charlotte Hornets
• 9.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 0.3 apg

Another Frenchman, the 6-foot-9 forward had eight points and seven rebounds in less than 15 minutes against the Knicks’ entry, then a double-double in 19 against Denver. He missed the California games with a cut on his left knee but showed flashes of why the Hornets snagged him so high.

---

No. 7 pick: Donovan Clingan, Portland Trail Blazers
• 9.0 ppg, 12.3 rpg, 2.0 apg

Clingan’s size – a broad-shouldered 7-foot-2, 280 pounds – translated well to this pro toe-dip, and his game should be able to make a successful transition from UConn to NBA. He dominated the lottery picks in rebounding (Sarr was a distant second) and averaged 4.3 blocks. A fair target for Clingan? Utah’s Walker Kessler, who averaged 9.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 2022-23 while making All-Rookie first team and finishing third in ROY balloting.

---

No. 8 pick: Rob Dillingham, Minnesota Timberwolves
• 13.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 7.6 apg

Dillingham wrestled with his shot in Las Vegas but showed plenty to excite the Wolves and their fans. The team traded for this pick in hopes of adding a point guard capable of splitting time with veteran Mike Conley, who offered some defensive tips via text to the newbie. The native of North Carolina also got some advice from fellow UK alum John Wall.

---

No. 9 pick: Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies
• 6.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 0.0 apg
• 14.0 ppg, 15.0 rpg, 1.0 apg (Salt Lake City)

Sample size was the only thing small about Edey, the 7-foot-4 Canadian from Purdue who turned an ankle in one partial game in Vegas. Questions arose heading toward the Draft on how his two-time College Player of the Year credentials would translate to the NBA, but his unique size and Memphis’ need upfront could mean early impact.

---

No. 10 pick: Cody Williams, Utah Jazz
• 15.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.3 apg
• 5.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.0 apg (Salt Lake City)

Comparisons to his brother, OKC’s Jalen Williams, might not be fair, but one thing the Jazz hope is that Cody shows the same knack for improving year by year, regardless of level. He did that within the context of two summer leagues and demonstrated abilities and effort at both ends.

---

No. 11 pick: Matas Buzelis, Chicago Bulls
• 16.4 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 0.8 apg

Buzelis, the much-traveled 19-year-old, showed enough in Las Vegas to boost himself into the top 5 ROY speculation. He’ll need to get stronger but he has the frame for it. He’s plenty feisty now, turning in the best sit-down stare-down of the games. 

---

No. 12 pick: Nikola Topić, Oklahoma City Thunder
Did not participate

The reason Topic slid to No. 12 overall was the same reason he didn’t make his NBA debut in Vegas. The 6-foot-6 playmaker has a partial ACL tear that is expected to keep him on the Thunder’s sideline this season, with hopes of a Chet Holmgren-like apprenticeship that pays off in 2025-26.

---

No. 13 pick: Devin Carter, Sacramento Kings
Did not participate

Carter, 22, missed summer ball after having shoulder surgery to repair a torn left labrum. With a rehab projected to last until January or beyond, the Big East Player of the Year from Providence will do most of his rookie work on the side.

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No. 14 pick: Bub Carrington, Washington Wizards
• 15.8 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 5.2 apg

One of only three lottery picks to land on the first or second NBA 2K25 All-Summer League team (Sheppard and Clingan were the others) this 6-foot-4 guard with the jaunty nickname – “Bub” vs. first name of Carlton – picked up Wizards fans who might have worried about Sarr’s play. He was the only lottery pick in Vegas to finish in the top 5 in scoring, rebounding and assists, and he shot 35.9% from deep.

I called Reed a bigger poor man’s Mark Price.  Eerie.

[benhillboy]

2 hours ago, JeffS17 said:

Love how much you romanticize that org

I try to keep it to minimum, I know where I am.  They just historically move the ball on offense (until a hot hand forces it to stop with him) and stop it on defense at all costs.  It’s how ball should be played, simple and sweet.   I don’t know how anyone can knock Spo’s rise and the way they promote from within.

OK I’m done until the first heat vs Hawks tilt.

Edited July 25 by benhillboy