When you think of the NBA Summer League, the first thing that comes to mind is unproven talent. It's a great introduction for new players into the association, even though nothing that happens counts on the stat sheet or standings.
However, when you evaluate what players can do in the context of these games, there are things to take away. You can get an understanding for how they shoot, their decision-making process and feel for the game.
As you devour the stat sheets and reports for what's happening in the Summer League, there are going to be a lot of things that jump out. These are the names we are watching closely to make notable contributions during the regular season.
Glen Rice Jr., Washington Wizards
If you are looking for a strong NBA pedigree, you can do worse than Glen Rice Jr. Everyone knows his father, who played 15 years in the NBA, was a three-time All-Star and led the league in three-point percentage in 1996-97.
The younger Rice didn't come into the NBA with great ceremony as a second-round pick to Philadelphia, which traded him t ...
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