2014 NBA Summer League

[NashvilleDevil]

Watching the 4th quarter now, Jabari looks terrible - completely lost on both ends of the court. He also seems like he's out of shape - not appearance wise, just in his movement on the court. He has 1 point in the second half they just showed.

[sarcasm] I'm definitely selling my Jabari stock after one summer league game. [/sarcasm]

[MaxAMillion]

Watching the 4th quarter now, Jabari looks terrible - completely lost on both ends of the court. He also seems like he's out of shape - not appearance wise, just in his movement on the court. He has 1 point in the second half they just showed.

I watched some of the first half and I thought Parker looked pretty good. He is definitely out of shape. I keep waiting to see a lean Parker play basketball. Maybe that will happen this fall.

[mr. synellinden]

[sarcasm] I'm definitely selling my Jabari stock after one summer league game. [/sarcasm]

Did you watch the game? - he was clearly fatigued in the second half and looked out of it during stretches. The point wasn't that he's not going to be a great NBA player. Just that he needs to get in shape because he looked much worse in the second half when he appeared gassed.

[Kedsy]

Did you watch the game? - he was clearly fatigued in the second half and looked out of it during stretches. The point wasn't that he's not going to be a great NBA player. Just that he needs to get in shape because he looked much worse in the second half when he appeared gassed.

I didn't see the game, and am not entirely surprised he may have run out of gas in the fourth quarter, but apparently Jabari shot 5 for 11 for the game, for 17 points and 9 rebounds (plus an assist and a steal).

One account I read stated:

It was an impressive showing for the No. 2 pick. He finished at the rim like a veteran and was able to use both hands well. Parker was the ball handler and roll man in pick-and-roll situations, so he's showing he can play both forward spots. On the downside, he did look a little lost on defense.

Which sounds pretty consistent with his time at Duke.

Like I said, I didn't see the game, and I'm not disagreeing with your assessment. Just pointing out it wasn't all bad.


P.S.: At the same time, Noah Vonleh apparently missed all 13 of his shots from the field in his game and missed both his free throw attempts. At least he was consistent.

[Furniture]

He should have stayed at Duke (tongue in check). After all a Duke education is worth more than 24 million USD!

[awhom111]

Here were the final games in Orlando:

Seth had 10 points in 32 minutes as Orlando beat Detroit 96-87 in the 5th place game.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/ORLDET/gameinfo.html

Indiana beat Boston 95-86 in the 3rd place game.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/BOSIND/gameinfo.html

Philadelphia beat Memphis 91-75 to win the championship.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/BOSIND/gameinfo.html

Nolan had 4 points in 9 minutes as Oklahoma City beat Miami 103-98 despite a game high 27 points from Andre in 27 minutes in the 7th place game.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/OKCMIA/gameinfo.html

Mason was rested again as Brooklyn finishes in last place after losing 101-75 to Houston.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/HOUBKN/gameinfo.html


It was the start of the Las Vegas Summer League on Friday:

New York beat Dallas 76-64.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/NYKDAL/gameinfo.html

Toronto beat the Los Angeles Lakers 88-78.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/TORLAL/gameinfo.html

Jabari had 17 points and 9 rebounds in 30 minutes, but Milwaukee lost 70-68 to Cleveland.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/CLEMIL/gameinfo.html

Golden State beat Charlotte 70-58.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/GSWCHA/gameinfo.html

San Antonio beat Sacramento 85-69.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/SACSAS/gameinfo.html

New Orleans beat the D League Select 83-81 as Olek did not play, although he may be instead focusing on his next overseas gig.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/DLSNOP/gameinfo.html
Saturday's Schedule (times EDT, live on NBATV unless otherwise noted):
4:00pm Portland vs New York
4:30pm Atlanta vs Washington
6:00pm Toronto vs Denver
6:30pm Dallas vs Minnesota (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 1:30am Sunday)
8:00pm Phoenix vs Golden State
8:30pm Chicago vs Los Angeles Clippers (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 4:00am Sunday)
10:00pm Houston vs Miami (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 8:00am Sunday, may be shown briefly live on NBATV before other game)
10:30pm Utah vs Philadelphia

[theAlaskanBear]

A wonderful day of basketball!

It was nice to see Andre get hot. He had some great passes, took it to the rim a couple of times, pump faked and drove for a pull up. Overall looked sharp.

Of course I also tuned into the Cavs Milwaukee game. I don't think Parker looked as bad as some have suggested. He came out aggressive, clearly pressing. But he hit a couple short range buckets at the rim with a nice soft touch, and settled into the game. His three point shot wasn't there tonight, but he did a nice job drawing contact, finishing in the lane, rebounding. He likes to push the ball up the court after rebounds. He played within the flow of the game. It was nice first performance.

[FerryFor50]

A wonderful day of basketball!

It was nice to see Andre get hot. He had some great passes, took it to the rim a couple of times, pump faked and drove for a pull up. Overall looked sharp.

Of course I also tuned into the Cavs Milwaukee game. I don't think Parker looked as bad as some have suggested. He came out aggressive, clearly pressing. But he hit a couple short range buckets at the rim with a nice soft touch, and settled into the game. His three point shot wasn't there tonight, but he did a nice job drawing contact, finishing in the lane, rebounding. He likes to push the ball up the court after rebounds. He played within the flow of the game. It was nice first performance.

By "some" you mean "one guy" right?

[NashvilleDevil]

Did you watch the game? - he was clearly fatigued in the second half and looked out of it during stretches. The point wasn't that he's not going to be a great NBA player. Just that he needs to get in shape because he looked much worse in the second half when he appeared gassed.

I watched the first half and thought he looked pretty good. His coast to coast layup was pretty sick.

[Bob Green]

Dawkins displaying impeccable shooting form:

dawkins-miami-heat.jpg

Good luck in Las Vegas, I hope you rip 'em up!

[theAlaskanBear]

By "some" you mean "one guy" right?

Well you know, it is courteous not to single out one person. Less likely to get defensive or turn into an argument. Message board psychology

[awhom111]

Saturday's Games:

New York edged Portland 71-69.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/PORNYK/gameinfo.html

Washington beat Atlanta 90-74.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/ATLWAS/gameinfo.html

Denver beat Toronto 104-83.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/TORDEN/gameinfo.html

Dallas beat Minnesota 93-85.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/DALMIN/gameinfo.html

Seth had 6 points in 18 minutes and Miles had 3 points and 9 rebounds in 27 minutes, but Phoenix lost 74-72 to Golden State.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/PHXGSW/gameinfo.html

Lance had 9 points in 25 minutes as Chicago beat the Los Angeles Clippers 86-70.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/CHILAC/gameinfo.html

Andre had his first game with Houston against his former Miami teammates and finished with 10 points in 18 minutes in a 92-81 loss.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/HOUMIA/gameinfo.html

Rodney had 9 points and 8 rebounds in 28 minutes as Utah lost 74-70 to Philadelphia.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/UTAPHI/gameinfo.html
Sunday's Schedule (times EDT, live on NBATV unless otherwise noted):
4:00pm Cleveland vs San Antonio
4:30pm Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 1:30am Monday)
6:00pm Sacramento vs Charlotte
6:30pm Atlanta vs D League Select (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 4:00am Monday)
8:00pm Chicago vs Denver
8:30pm Portland vs Houston
10:00pm Milwaukee vs Phoenix
10:30pm Washington vs Minnesota (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 9:00am Monday, end of game may be shown live at completion of other games)

[theAlaskanBear]

I had a pad full of summer notes from yesterday, but all I really want to say any more is that Dante Exum is legit.

[kAzE]

I didn't get a chance to watch any games on Friday, but I went back and watched the DVR on the Bucks/Cavs game, and I really, really liked what I saw from Andrew Wiggins. I didn't know about his mid range stepback jumper. He seems to be able to knock that down pretty consistently. I originally wanted the Cavs to draft Jabari, but now, I think it's clear that Wiggins was the right choice. They had no way of knowing LeBron was coming back, but he's going to be a perfect fit on the wing opposite LeBron. Both of them can play lock down D, and both are unstoppable on the fast break. Bill Simmons thinks LeBron is going to train Wiggins to be his Pippen, the way MJ did it. In a way, I think Pippen might be the best NBA comp for Wiggins. Awesome athlete, great defensive player, not a great shooter right now, but should develop into a good one. Now just think about if Jordan and Pippen had a third guy like Kyrie Irving . . . i'm so pumped for some Cavs basketball this year.

[Duvall]

Can we get a 7 Foul Club SPECIAL REPORT for today's Sacramento-Charlotte action?

[dukelifer]

Can we get a 7 Foul Club SPECIAL REPORT for today's Sacramento-Charlotte action?

I had to turn it off as the game was so bad

[dukelifer]

McDermott with 31. Kid can score.

[kAzE]

McDermott with 31. Kid can score.

Yep . . . this guy is gonna be good. Colin Cowherd actually said on his radio show that McDermott was going to be just another Adam Morrison or Jimmer Fredette . . . because he's white. He's soooooo wrong . . . .

[Billy Dat]

Seth filled it up for 20+ and Miles was throwing shots left and right. Jabari had a weak game. Looks like Suns will prevail.

[Furniture]

Seth filled it up for 20+ and Miles was throwing shots left and right. Jabari had a weak game. Looks like Suns will prevail.

Seth really did! When will he get signed up?