10 Things We Learned from 2016 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas

July 18th, 2016 by Adam Fromal Leave a reply »

What happens in Vegas shouldn't stay there when it's as thrilling as the final game of the summer league experience. 

The championship contest between the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves turned into a slugfest down the stretch Monday night. Tyus Jones and Denzel Valentine exchanged blows until Valentine answered a banked-in overtime three-pointer from Xavier Silas with a turnaround jumper that preserved Chicago's undefeated record and gave it the title, 84-82. 



It was an unforgettable finish...except that many NBA fans probably won't be able to tell you who won by the time the regular season begins in late October. 

They will, however, remember these 10 emerging storylines from our time on the Strip. 

        

Bobby Portis Is Ready to Thrive Every once in a while, a sophomore emerges who clearly doesn't belong on the Las Vegas stage. 

Bobby Portis shouldered hefty responsibilities on each end of the floor and refused to succumb to the pressure. The Chicago Bulls power forward looked fantastic in small doses during hi ...

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