While the bulk of the high-profile selections from the 2013 NBA draft are either playing in Orlando or injured, there's still plenty of talent to keep track of in the Las Vegas Summer League. Summer league play marks the first opportunity to prove their worth at the NBA level, so expect the incoming rookies to be up for the challenge.
At the same time, there will be plenty of undrafted and unheralded rookies out there looking to make a name for themselves against their highly touted counterparts. This year's first-rounders can't expect to just show up and dominate, but as long as they put in the necessary work they should be just fine.
Here are three top prospects who will be playing in Vegas and will also exert their dominance as they head into their first NBA season.
Ben McLemore
Some expected Kansas guard Ben McLemore to be selected among the first two or three picks in this year's draft, but he slipped down the board, much to the surprise and delight of the Sacramento Kings. With Tyreke Evans being dealt to the New Orleans Pelicans, McLemore will likely be expected to carry m ...
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Vegas Summer League 2013: 1st-Round Picks That Will Exert Preseason Dominance
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