Summer League at Sosa's Spot

[JIBBBY]

I'll try it again today until I start losing. 3-0 so far.. Who we got?

Looks the Miami Heat is a very solid team, they have a huge win differential so far. Blowing out teams. I'm gonna try them -5.5 points against Magic for the early game.

https://www.espn.com/nba-summer-league/game?gameId=401144553&league=nba-summer-las-vegas

[jolyolyolyman]

Definitely as far as future NBA talent. Larry Nunn and Tyler Herro are prolific scorers. Really interested to see if Bamba plays.

[sosawestbrook]

I like me some Miami Heat too but that number is a little too high for my liking. you guys know what it opened at?

[jolyolyolyman]

It was at -4 this morning

[jolyolyolyman]

Now I’m starting to think Magic they have some old heads on that roster

[sosawestbrook]

Vegas Day Five

Pacers -1 $50
Suns/Grizzlies O175.5 $50

[jolyolyolyman]

On the pacers as well...Good Luck Man!

[IBetYou]

Another International upset today? Croatia's B-team is poor, but so are the Thunder. Thunder are severely undersized and perhaps weary. They struggle to score vs the zone. I think the Croats cover at least.

[sosawestbrook]

a early look at some of the top performers of 2019 Summer League

The Good, The Promising & The Cream of the Crop

The Good

Cameron Payne (DAL)
-injuries throughout his career haven't allowed him to fully develop his game. he looks really good so far now that he's healthy. has really polished his game overall. former lottery pick still has some something to prove.

Kendrick Nunn (MIA)
-former NCAA leading scorer. elite at creating space off the dribble & getting to his spots. has a wide variety of shots in his arsenal & can score at all 3 levels. love his demeanor. he plays to win.

Duncan Robinson (MIA)
-versatile, sharpshooting forward with playmaking abilities. high IQ. sees the floor tremendously well. ready to be an impact player in the league for his sophomore season.

Kyle Guy (SAC)
-elite shooter with lightning quick release & tremendous verticality on shot. seems to have a knack for coming through in the big moment.

Bruce Brown (DET)
-top notch defender. always remains engaged & plays the passing lanes for steals. has great length at guard position. has improved as an offensive player.

Tremont Waters (BOS)
-playmaker on both sides of the ball. puts team in position for a good shot offensively each time. can be a pest defensively. undersized but smart player. high IQ.

Mfiondu Kabengele (LAC)
-physical big man who plays in the trenches. constant motor and tireless effort every possession. never gives up on a play. surprisingly agile & athletic for a guy his size.

Jordan Loyd (TOR)
-quick trigger shooter that can really light it up. good feel for the game. impressed so far with how he has played.

The Promising

Anfernee Simons (POR)
-dynamic point guard that can create plays. was fresh out of high school last year & needed time to grow physically. has matured his game on court as well. young prospect with a bright future.

Matisse Thybulle (PHI)
-elite defender. tremendous length gives him ability to cause havoc. has really improved his shot. has a chance to evolve into a premier 3 & D threat. love his demeanor & attitude.

Luka Samanic (SAS)
-playmaking wing with good size & ability to handle the ball. surprisingly athletic. can rise up over opponent. nice stroke on jumpshot. has shown flashes of brilliance so far.

Ignas Brazdeikis (NYK)
-high IQ playmaker that has tons of room to grow his game. already a polished scorer. lefty buckets. good size at his position. has surprised me so far & looks like a promising young player.

Troy Brown (WSH)
-great size & athleticism at his position. basically a point guard that can also play the wings. leaves an impact on the game in a variety of ways. stat sheet stuffer. another guy with tremendous demeanor. love his potential.

The Cream of the Crop

Nickeil Alexander-Walker(NOP)
-just watch his highlights & play Smooth Operator by Sade in the background. you're welcome.

Tyler Herro (MIA)
-unbelievable feel for the game. elite shooter. can create his own shot. makes the right reads & finds open teammates with good passes in rhythm. plays with so much heart. will be an impact player in the league at very least but has true star potential.

Mitchell Robinson (NYK)
-dominant rim presence. makes you think twice about shooting over him. blocks everything. tremendous size & length combined with raw athleticism. a lob threat at all times.

Lonnie Walker (SAS)
-injuries took him out for most of season his rookie year. back healthy & looks like a dynamic offensive player. can create his own shot at will. uses nice dribble package to get to mid range jumpers. can also accelerate to rim & utilize athleticism for rim rattling dunks. looks like the best player in summer league so far.

Jordan Poole (GSW)
-confident young playmaker that can get to his shot at all 3 levels. excels in the fast break. have been extremely impressed with his ability to get his shot off. has shown flashes of brilliance. with the right development he can step in immediately and make an impact.

[sosawestbrook]

Another International upset today? Croatia's B-team is poor, but so are the Thunder. Thunder are severely undersized and perhaps weary. They struggle to score vs the zone. I think the Croats cover at least.

was thinking about this as well. but Thunder have some guys that could destroy that team on pure athleticism alone. unless Croatia shoots lights out, id be shocked if they remain in the game in the 4th quarter.

[IBetYou]

^^^ Poole & Kabengele have impressed me most. Makes sense that they were both drafted by quality front offices. I read a draft report that compared the latter to V.Baker -that's about right pre-alcohol.

[IBetYou]

Payne is a binge scorer with tunnel vision. Haven't seen anything different from him to what he has already shown a few years back. NBA teams dont want that type of guard in their 2nd unit.

[sosawestbrook]

Payne is a binge scorer with tunnel vision. Haven't seen anything different from him to what he has already shown a few years back. NBA teams dont want that type of guard in their 2nd unit.

I like what I see from him so far. seems more commanding on the court. more thorough. more focused. hes always been score first and I dont think that will ever change. but if he keeps playing like he has then another shot in the league is inevitable. hes balling.

[jolyolyolyman]

Lengthy injury report just posted for The Pacers. Summer League Basketball at its finest

[jolyolyolyman]

Means my guy Shizz will get a chance

[bballs84]

Is Holiday playing?

[bballs84]

Looks like hawks have most guys and pacers hurting

[sosawestbrook]

Vegas Day Five Addition

Raptors +6 $50

[sosawestbrook]

yeah looks like Pacers resting some guys. that has been the ultimate curveball this summer league. I'm not overly impressed with this Hawks team they are matching up against though. we'll see what Alize Johnson can do. Pacers real high on him.

[IBetYou]

Guys get rested every SL. Difference this year is you also have rookies unable to sign until a day ago. Suns wont even play their 1st rounders because they feel it's too late!

[sosawestbrook]

Guys get rested every SL. Difference this year is you also have rookies unable to sign until a day ago. Suns wont even play their 1st rounders because they feel it's too late!

yeah I think your right. just dont remember it being like this last year. then again Ive never bet it prior to now so maybe never paid attention to the details.

[IBetYou]

I remember Gregg Foster from the late 90s... if his guys don't beat this weak Pacers team today he's not much of a coach!

[IBetYou]

yeah I think your right. just dont remember it being like this last year. then again Ive never bet it prior to now so maybe never paid attention to the details.

I go back as far as 2013 with SL. That might have been the year it returned to Vegas, I'm not sure. They also had the Orlando one back then.

[sosawestbrook]

Pacers were extremely sloppy yesterday but I thought Pistons defense had something to do with that. they look even more sloppy today though. their perimeter play is just awful. worst spot to lose Aaron Holiday.

[sosawestbrook]

certainly didn't expect Pacers defense to be this subpar either. they need to recalibrate at halftime. no lead is too big as proven yesterday.

[jolyolyolyman]

Bummer dude....they look awful so I just turned it off. Couldn’t even get the ball up court effectively. I like how organizations like the Celtics, Heat, Magic take pride in their summer league teams. This is just BS basketball

[IBetYou]

I would say the line was about right until you factor in Holiday's absence -game changer. Although anything can happen in SL...

[sosawestbrook]

I think there might have been some anticipation of rest with the line because this Pacers team is better by a mile with Holiday, Sumner & Bowen playing. Thats their 3 best guards.

but If I might say, the Pacers team with the additions they made this summer? FIRE. this team is gonna be nice. Oladipo, Brogdon, Warren, Sabonis, Turner. Lamb & Holiday off the bench. thats a FIRE team!!!

[IBetYou]

Sumner is injured -missed the game vs the Pistons also.

Even the first game he didn't look right.

[JIBBBY]

I like me some Miami Heat too but that number is a little too high for my liking. you guys know what it opened at?

Yup Miami won but didn't cover 5.5.. They won by 4 points only .. Oh well..

[sosawestbrook]

Pacers vs Hawks looks like a JV vs Varsity scrimmage

#7 for Pacers is awful

dont even wanna call that man by his name

[IBetYou]

Good game going between the Jazz/ Blazers. Jury is out on Simons but he's playing well today...

[sosawestbrook]

Good game going between the Jazz/ Blazers. Jury is out on Simons but he's playing well today...

good call. I forgot about that game. gonna tune in

[IBetYou]

I like the kid Lyles of the Jazz. He's fast, he can shoot, makes plays...

[sosawestbrook]

I like the kid Lyles of the Jazz. He's fast, he can shoot, makes plays...

oh yeah this team has some nice under the radar players

Bradley, Reed, Sharma, Cousins, Lyles.

im liking what I see from those guys