It’s become an annual tradition at Las Vegas' NBA Summer League: A parade of Big Blue.
From John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins, to Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, to Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle, Kentucky’s recent success on draft night has translated to standout showings in July.
This year is no different. Devin Booker, a lottery pick out of Kentucky last year, dominated the early going for the Phoenix Suns. He’s since left to prepare for his time with Team USA’s Select squad, leaving close friend and teammate Tyler Ulis and Lexington replacement Jamal Murray, now of the Denver Nuggets, to carry the mantle for John Calipari’s program.
On Thursday, UK’s most recent starting backcourt did just that: Each went for 20 points in a win for his team. The Suns needed just about all of Ulis’ contributions, including his eight assists, to fend off the feisty Miami Heat, 77-74, at Cox Pavilion.
“He’s so efficient,” Suns summer-league coach Nate Bjorkm ...
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Article written by Josh Martin