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2022 Salt Lake City Summer League: Players Who Stood Out

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2022 Salt Lake City Summer League featured the Oklahoma City Thunder, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Chet Holmgren: The #2 pick made quite the impression in Salt Lake City. Extremely polished on both ends. 17.0 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 3.5 APG, 4.0 BPG, 50.0% FG, 41.7% 3-PT, 100% FT (2 games played)

Josh Giddey: Giddey is always a joy to watch with the ball in his hands. Definitely has gained strength this summer. 12.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 9.3 APG, 2.0 SPG, 1.3 BPG (3 games played)

Jalen Williams: #12 pick out of Santa Clara who can play multiple positions. Looked solid both with & without the ball. 13.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.7 SPG, 55.6% FG, 80.0% 3-PT (3 games played)

Tre Mann: Had a nice run scoring and defending in his one game. Mann is a bucket getter. 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 100% FT (1 game played)

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Versatile forward/center that can play inside and out. 3&D skills that fit today’s game perfectly. 9.3 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 52.4% FG, 100% FT (3 games played)

Aaron Wiggins: Wiggins thrives off keeping things simple. Had a productive rookie season last year. 8.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 85.7% FG, 75.0% 3-PT, 100% FT (3 games played)

Aleksej Pokusevski: 7 foot shooter/playmaker with a smooth feel. Still only 20 years old. 10.0 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 85.7% FT (3 games played)

Eugene Omoruyi: Strong forward who makes the right plays. Appeared in 4 games last year for Dallas. 8.5 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 50.0% FG, 83.3% 3-PT (2 games played)

Lindy Waters III: Long range shooter who played his college basketball at Oklahoma State. Went undrafted back in 2020 and grinded his way to the league. 7.0 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 1.0 APG, 44.4% FG, 37.5% 3-PT, 100% FT (2 games played)

Vit Krejci: Confident youngster with size and guard skills. Efficiency looks improved. 5.0 PPG, 1.0 RPG, 1.0 APG, 57.1% FG, 40.0% 3-PT (2 games played)

Memphis Grizzlies

Ziaire Williams: Williams never takes a bad shot and defends hard. Sneaky athleticism on the fast break for lobs. 17.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 5.0 APG, 2.0 SPG (2 games played)

Kenneth Lofton Jr: Undrafted rookie out of Louisiana Tech with absolutely no fear. Strength, post moves, and playmaking all stood out. 14.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 54.5% FG (2 games played)

Santi Aldama: Aldama is always in the right spots. 6-11 role player who can fit in next to anyone. 13.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 57.9% FG, 42.9% 3-PT (2 games played)

Xavier Tillman: Makes a difference with his energy. Hard working big man heading into his third season. 13.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, 44.0% FG, 100% FT (2 games played)

Jake LaRavia: #19 pick from Wake Forest who can shoot the lights out. Size and jump shot should translate nicely to the NBA. 9.5 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.0 APG, 2.5 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 40.0% 3-PT (2 games played)

David Roddy: #23 pick out of Colorado State with solid strength and playmaking. Versatile potential. 10.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.0 SPG, 100% FT (2 games played)

Kennedy Chandler: Shooting/passing/driving rookie point guard. 38th pick from Tennessee now playing his pro ball in the same state that he played college in. 10.0 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 3.0 APG, 3.0 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 40.0% 3-PT, 100% FT (2 games played)

Dakota Mathias: Shooter who embraces his role off the bench. Has spent time with the 76ers & Grizzlies in the past. 10.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.5 BPG (2 games played)

Vince Williams Jr: 47th pick out of VCU with size and shooting attributes like LaRavia. Lefty with an efficient jumper from deep. 4.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.0 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 37.5% 3-PT (2 games played)

Tremont Waters: Quick point guard hoping to get back to the NBA. Experience that can help teams. 7.7 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 83.3% FT (3 games played)

Philadelphia 76ers

Paul Reed: Skilled all around big man getting better every day. Provided efficient minutes in the 2022 playoffs. 17.0 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 1.5 APG, 2.5 SPG, 52.0% FG, 40.0% 3-PT, 75.0% FT (2 games played)

Isaiah Joe: Joe is improved and looks ready for a meaningful role. Shooting and defense can help next season if he keeps playing like he did in Utah. 19.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.5 APG, 3.0 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 48.1% FG, 44.4% 3-PT, 100% FT (2 games played)

Charles Bassey: Underrated center heading into his second year. Rebounds, defends the paint, and takes high percentage shots. 12.0 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.0 SPG, 47.4% FG, 85.7% FT (2 games played)

Charlie Brown Jr: Starting to find a feel for the NBA game. Can play a number of different roles. 13.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.0 APG, 2.0 SPG, 56.3% FG, 77.8% FT (2 games played)

Jaden Springer: Finishing ability, ball handling, defense, and shooting look a lot better. Still very young, doesn’t turn 20 until late September. 13.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.0 SPG (2 games played)

Myles Powell: Tough offensive minded guard. Didn’t shoot the ball well, but hit timely three pointers and came up with a bunch of steals. 9.0 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 2.0 SPG, 40.0% 3-PT (2 games played)

Trevelin Queen: Queen has a nonstop motor/winning mentality. Just signed with Philly after balling out last season in the G League. 8.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 3.0 APG, 2.0 SPG, 100% FT (2 games played) 

Grant Riller: Combo guard back from an ACL tear. Can put up points and assists in a hurry. 7.0 PPG, 3.0 APG, 1.0 SPG, 46.2% FG, 100% FT (2 games played)

Cassius Winston: Knows how to run an NBA offense off the bench. Spent his first two seasons in Washington. 7.5 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 7.0 APG, 1.0 SPG, 87.5% FT (2 games played)

Malik Ellison: Energy was at a high level in short minutes. Undrafted back in 2020 out of St John’s/Pittsburgh/Hartford. 5.0 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.0 BPG, 100% FG (2 games played)

Utah Jazz

Bruno Caboclo: Caboclo 100% deserves to be back in the NBA. Had a very successful season in Brazil last year. 16.5 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.5 SPG, 2.5 BPG, 52.2% FG, 77.8% FT (2 games played)

Jared Butler: Scoring/passing guard who can get it going when he’s in the zone. Hopefully Butler can have a bigger role in 2023. 16.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.5 SPG (2 games played)

Kofi Cockburn: Undrafted rookie big man out of Illinois. Strength in the post is there for sure. 7.7 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.0 APG, 62.5% FG (3 games played)

Justin Robinson: Playmaker/shooter hoping to find his jumper. Has bounced around on different teams for short stays since going undrafted in 2019. 11.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 2.3 APG, 88.9% FT (3 games played)

Xavier Sneed: Didn’t shoot the ball well, but still had a few good makes from three. Another older guard trying to be more consistent. 11.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.0 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 36.4% 3-PT (2 games played)

James Palmer Jr: 6-5 shooting guard who can drive and knock down mid-range jumpers/three pointers. Played in Poland last season. 11.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.0 BPG (2 games played)

Caleb Homesley: Scorer with a productive all around game. 2022 All EuroCup Second Team member. 8.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.0 SPG (3 games played)

Jeenathan Williams: Versatile undrafted rookie out of Buffalo. Always under control and plays at his pace. 6.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.0 SPG, 50.0% 3-PT, 75.0% FT (2 games played)

Jordan Usher: Undrafted rookie from USC/Georgia Tech with a high motor. Competitor who makes winning plays. 5.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.0 SPG (3 games played)

Borisa Simanic: Had an efficient outing in his one game. Serbian forward who makes a difference in short runs. 7 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, 1 block, 50% FG, 50% 3-PT (1 game played)

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