Marquese Chriss' upside was on display for short glimpses in Las Vegas.
During the NBA Summer League opener against the Portland Trail Blazers, Chriss had a drive from the top of the key where he went behind the back, between the legs with his dribble, then sped past former Maryland wing Jake Layman, spun as he approached the rim and scored on a layup.
One night later against the Boston Celtics, Chriss jumped from a flat-footed stance, caught a missed Devin Booker three-pointer with one hand and dunked it in singular motion.
For many basketball observers, this was their introduction to Chriss. He was essentially an unknown to the NBA community leading up to his freshman year at Washington. He ranked 60th in his class, according to 247Sports, and he played on a mediocre Huskies squad that didn't get a lot of television time.
But Chriss was one of the draft board's biggest risers during the season and over the spring because of his bounciness and potential skill. He made 21 of 60 three-pointers at Washington, suggesting he can be a face-up 4. He also showed off the occasional abilit ...
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