2013 Las Vegas Summer League Primer - SI

[CaribouJim]

http://nba.si.com/2013/07/11/nba-las-vegas-summer-league-otto-porter-ben-mclemore/?sct=hp_wr_a3&eref=sihp

What is it?
Las Vegas Summer League is a loosely organized, guard-dominated, defense-optional series of scrimmages between NBA teams with rosters made up mostly of rookies, second-year players, undrafted players and players who are currently plying their trade overseas. It’s simultaneously a showcase for high draft picks entering their rookie seasons and an extended tryout for fringe NBA players who are hoping to fill out a roster on a minimum deal.

I know DJO is playing for the Nuggets, but drawing a blank on VB and DB? Is Jerel only playing for the Jazz so he won't be there?

I wonder why part of his description mentions "defense-optional". I would assume that coaches and scouts want to assess guys D as well. Please no "NBA doesn't play defense" stuff - that has been a 30+ years myth.

Some quality 2012 lottery guys.

[2013UnleashTheBeast]

VB playing for the Grizz, believe DB playing for the Heat

[AlexJesswein]

Maybe the Raptors now

[IWB]

Not that he will be earning a spot, but good to see Liam McMorrow on the Knicks' summer league roster.

[CaribouJim]

I saw him play yesterday for a bit - he is a freakin' giant and looks freakishly strong. He had a nice fast break bucket where he was fouled - not sure if he made the basket though. He seemed pretty nimble.

[KMWTRUCKS]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbO9ZsuofEY

He made it, Hard to believe someone that Big that moves that well could not be more of a factor in college. he has got to be 7-1 275.

[Markedman]

Buycks at it again.....18 points 6 rebounds 10 assists.....5 TOs but still nice.....

[Markedman]

and congrats to Vander!....had a huge game today...almost all in the 2nd half....

http://www.nba.com/games/20130718/MEMCHA/gameinfo.html

[AlexJesswein]

Stats from today (Thurs):

Blue: 24 points (9-17 FG, 5-8 3PT, 1-1 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 3 TO in 24 minutes
Hayward: 5 points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3PT), 3 rebounds, 3 TO in 12 minites
DJO: 9 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3PT), 1 rebound, 2 assists, 2 TO in 18 minutes
Buycks: 18 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3PT, 5-5 FT) 6 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 5 TO in 34 minutes

[AlexJesswein]

http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1265190&sid=f1cd3d45fdc757da4f8079ab4f76d2e0

[CaribouJim]

DB with a growing cult following.

[Markedman]

Too bad for Buycks that the Raptors signed DJ Augustin today. Probably makes him 3rd string now....

[mufan2003]

Vander Blue was phenomenal for Memphis today. Memphis was down 22 and came back to tie the game in the 4th period because of Vander. Vander made 3 consecutive 3's at one point. It was Reggie Miller type of shooting. Its only summer league, but it was pretty impressive and fun to watch.

[IWB]

Van actually has a shot to make that team, I hope he does, but still think he should have stayed for his final year.

[TheSultan]

Too bad for Buycks that the Raptors signed DJ Augustin today. Probably makes him 3rd string now....


I'm not sure. Augustin to me is more of a streaky combo guard than a point guard. And honestly I don't think he's all that good. Trying not to be biased here though.

[mufan2003]

Vander Blue article in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/vander-blue-gets-red-hot-in-nba-summer-league-b9957969z1-216198161.html

[mufan2003]

Vander Blue with 13 points and 5 boards in his final game in Vegas. Modest stat line, but had 2 highlight reel dunks (1 off a lob and the other off a steal) that got everyone on the Memphis bench on their feet. Vander Blue was interviewed after the game, he finished off the summer league very strong.

http://www.nba.com/games/20130719/DENMEM/gameinfo.html?ls=slt