Day 2 of the 2016 NBA Orlando Summer League came and went without a dramatic finish on its three-game docket.
But the best summer-circuit info isn't gleaned from the final score. Rather, it's tied to individual performances, particularly those with rotation roles in hand or roster spots in reach.
Sunday's games featured notable names who flashed potential and frustrated with rocky performances. Throw in another abysmal effort by a big-market club that looks extremely undermanned, and the day delivered its fair share of talking points.
Brice Johnson Is Back to Being Brice Johnson
As one of two first-rounders from this summer's draft in action Saturday, Brice Johnson couldn't escape the spotlight. Frankly, he couldn't do much of anything. The 25th pick lacked both focus and energy, twice getting a quick hook from coaches and receiving a lecture on his way to the bench. He finished his day with only six points on six shots—hardly the type of evidence suggesting he can help with the Los Angeles Clippers' need for depth.
Sunday was a different story. Johnson again held the most ...
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