I would think we’d bring in another 7’ guy for Summer League just for training purposes, but this is viewed differently than training camp I guess.
I didn't make breakdowns for some of these guys, but quickly: Stephaun Branch- 6'6" guard, played last year on the SB Lakers. He's a cutter/slasher and a driver. Can rebound. Weird jumper. DeMarcus Holland- 6'4" guard, played last year on the SB Lakers. Gets to the basket decently. Okay shooter. Played a little combo guard for them. Xavier Rathan-Hayes- 6'4" guard, played last year 5 games with Memphis. Most famous for this, but averaged 17/7/6.5 with 2 steals last year in the G-League. Based on what I've seen, my pure speculation on lineups would be: Caruso/Berry Hart/Newman/Holland/Rathan-Hayes Mykhailiuk/Branch/Carroll Wagner/Pope/King Bryant/Williams It's possible you see less Branch and Holland given that they played last year with the SB Lakers so we know what they've got already. We could see more Carroll in that case. I expect to see a lot of Pope, Newman, and possibly Berry as well. Berry, given his resume, has a solid chance at a roster spot either here or elsewhere if he shows up.
This is the first year since 2013 that I don't really care about SL. I'll tune in once in a while to see Mo, Svi and Bonga but I don't really care how they do.
I want to see Hart who has worked all summer. Pope is really intriguing if his mind is right. I'm very interested to see Wagner in this setting. I'm not as desperate to watch it as I was the last few years, but I'm still very interested.
Mo looks like he communicates a lot out there, gotta love that. He also plays with a ferocity to his game, those action faces. Hart looking thick, solid, smooth as ever.
Love the way both Moe and Svi interview. Very bright kids. Josh Hart too and Miles Simon seems like he's got "IT" as well.
I'm so looking forward to tomorrow night. Hart, Moe, Svi, the Maliks. Should be a fun Summer League. I'm so glad we get to enjoy the game too without having to worry about FA.
Everyone getting on the plane to go play Summer League for the Lakers .... go up the steps now. Not so fast Josh Hart. Well maybe he gets in a game tomorrow or maybe not. I really really hope we can land Leonard without losing BI, Kuz or Hart. Get Randle his money and S&T with Zubac, lots of picks and bring Ennis back and send him instead. Pop will love him! Hell. Alright gun to my head ..... give them Caruso too.
