Houston Rockets’ Cam Whitmore dunks against the Detroit Pistons during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The 2023 NBA Summer League has come to an end as the Cleveland Cavaliers took home the NBA 2K24 Summer League title Monday night, beating the Houston Rockets 99-78.
There were many players that caught the attention of the NBA and fans, but there were five players who noticeably stood out to us:
Lestor Quinones
Standing at 6-foot-4, Lestor Quinones of the Golden State Warriors put up impressive numbers and showed different ways of scoring the ball efficiently. Quinones’ confident shot selection led him to average 21.6 points on 42.6% shooting from the field and 35.5% from the perimeter. He showed his athleticism by utilizing his quickness to beat defenders to the paint and score at the rim. In addition, the Memphis product also found ways of leading teammates to score with an average of 4.4 assists. Many fans have even talked about Quinones being a potential replacement for Jordan Poole, who was recently traded to the Washington Wizards.
Isaiah Mobley
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Isaiah Mobley, who won the Summer League championship game MVP, showcased his impact on the court. In the title game, he put up 28 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 17.8 points on 49% shooting and averaged 8.3 rebounds throughout the tournament. Mobley used his size and frame to his advantage by attacking the rim and getting comfortable in the paint to finish. In addition, he used his strength to create space and showed patience to look for a good shot.
Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smtih Jr. played in only two games but showed how much of an efficient scorer he was. In two games, the 6-foot-11 forward averaged 35.5 points on 48.8% shooting, including a game-winner against the Blazers. Smith Jr. showed he was able to score from…
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