Knicks Summer-league Thread July 12-22 at UNLV

HighRyzer83 · Post #41 » by **HighRyzer83** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 5:35 pm

What's up with Jacob Toppin not playing? Is too good for the SL or thibs restricting his minutes there too

louisorr · Post #42 » by **louisorr** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 5:40 pm

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Post #43 » by **Luv those Knicks** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 5:50 pm

HighRyzer83 wrote:What's up with Jacob Toppin not playing? Is too good for the SL or thibs restricting his minutes there too

I haven't seen an updated summer league roster, so he still might be, but it is strange that he's not listed given that he signed a two-way deal.

Hoops Hype lists Justin Lewis, a 6'7 PF who spent the last 2 years as a 2 way player for the Bulls. Was seen by some as a mid-late 2nd round pick in 2022, but went undrafted. Still young, 22 years, 2 months. Was one of the younger players in the 2022 draft. Hasn't played a minute in the NBA.

Fun side note - 7' 2.5" wing span.

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https://thepeachbasket.net/chicago-bulls-make-roster-moves-justin-lewis-waived-henri-drell-signed-to-two-way-contract/

https://www.nbadraft.net/players/justin-lewis/

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/lewisju02.html

Obviously, we'll watch for the rookies, but the 3 guys the Knicks have added look interesting.

Alex O'Connell
Samkelo Cele (goes by Sam, apparently)
and Justin Lewis.

Not saying any of those guys will play in the NBA, but I think all 3 are more than roster filler. I think all 3 have a shot. Cele might be the longest-shot. He'll be 27 in December, but good numbers in the BAL league. He spent 5 years playing in college, apparently, and joined the BAL league (Basketball African League) 2 years ago, had a solid rookie year and broke out last year making the All-BAL first team. He's a good story and . . . I'll be rooting for him.

My mind says it should be ABL, but BAL works.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/samkelo-cele-1.html

also, found this:

https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/37659612/the-rise-samkelo-cele-south-africa-best-nba-hope-steve-nash

The article says "he turns 26 this year" and I wrote "Turns 27", but the article is 11 months old. Both were right at the time.

Post #44 » by **Luv those Knicks** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 11:37 am

There are some new names on Hoops-Hype website. Don't see this listed anywhere else, so not sure what to make of it.

This is name, last team played for, position and age.

Josh Bannan Brisbane Bullets PF 23-131

Cam Christie Minnesota (NCAA) SG 18-348

RayJ Dennis Baylor PG 23-099

Trentyn Flowers Adelaide 36ers SF 19-121

Elijah Harkless Ontario PG 24-155

Jordan Miller LA Clippers SF 24-166

https://hoopshype.com/lists/2024-nba-summer-league-rosters/

(EDIT) - I don't know what was going on with Hoops-Hype last night but it's back to what it was before. Same familiar players, not yet announced.

Fat Kat · Post #45 » by **Fat Kat** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 8:14 pm

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B8RcDeMktfxC · Post #46 » by **B8RcDeMktfxC** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 8:19 pm

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Bora Brasil!!!!

WaltFrazier · Post #47 » by **WaltFrazier** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 9:32 pm

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Bora Brasil!!!!

So if Lithuania loses would Rokas fly to Vegas for SL?

HarthorneWingo · Post #48 » by **HarthorneWingo** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 10:20 pm

louisorr wrote:
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went to Summer League that year and was at that game. Not too shortly after that an earthquake rocked the stadium and the rest of game was cancelled. Sat pretty close to Flava Flav btw which was cool.
Also remember taking note of a promising Isaiah Hartenstein on the Rockets squad.
Wish I could make it back to another one. highly recommended for bball junkies.

Did you give Flav a shoutout?

Post #49 » by **Luv those Knicks** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 10:24 pm

WaltFrazier wrote:So if Lithuania loses would Rokas fly to Vegas for SL?

I have zero inside information, but the articles I've read didn't give me confidence. Obviously he won't come if Lithuania advances, but I don't know if it's certain that he'll come if they don't, but I'd love to be wrong.

It would be interesting to see how he compares to Kolek.

Gravy · Post #50 » by **Gravy** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 10:55 pm

Kevin Knox is playing in summer league

Clyde_Style · Post #51 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 11:04 pm

Nobody tell Wingo there's already a SL thread even though they're posting in it

MrDollarBills · Post #52 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 11:12 pm

OT but it's crazy that Bronny isn't playing today

jvsimonetti0514 · Post #53 » by **jvsimonetti0514** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 11:20 pm

Puerto Rico is up right now and there's like 3 mins left in the third. If they hold out Rokas should be in summer league.

Clyde_Style · Post #54 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 11:26 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:OT but it's crazy that Bronny isn't playing today

They had a previous appointment to get their nails done

jvsimonetti0514 · Post #55 » by **jvsimonetti0514** » Sun Jul 7, 2024 11:55 pm

Lithuania loses and Rokas with his best game of the Olympic qualifiers lead the squad with 16 points 3 rebounds 3 assists. Lets see if his word is bond and he ends up coming to summer league cuz they're not going to the Olympics.

Post #56 » by **Deeeez Knicks** » Mon Jul 8, 2024 12:44 am

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nykinoz · Post #57 » by **nykinoz** » Mon Jul 8, 2024 1:04 am

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Mitch needs to bring back the frosting :lol:

Clyde_Style · Post #58 » by **Clyde_Style** » Mon Jul 8, 2024 1:14 am

jvsimonetti0514 wrote:Lithuania loses and Rokas with his best game of the Olympic qualifiers lead the squad with 16 points 3 rebounds 3 assists. Lets see if his word is bond and he ends up coming to summer league cuz they're not going to the Olympics.

I'd like him to play in SL so we can see where he's at and put it to rest either way.

MrDollarBills · Post #59 » by **MrDollarBills** » Mon Jul 8, 2024 1:31 am

Clyde_Style wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:OT but it's crazy that Bronny isn't playing today

They had a previous appointment to get their nails done

To be honest, the kids get their nails done now, that's their thing and as long as they're happy and safe i don't care. That being said:

I hope this kid is alright. I don't like any of this. I think he shoulda stayed in school to just chill and work on his game.

The rush to bring a 19 year old who clearly isn't ready to play at the pro level into the league is crazy.

jvsimonetti0514 · Post #60 » by **jvsimonetti0514** » Mon Jul 8, 2024 1:32 am

Clyde_Style wrote:
jvsimonetti0514 wrote:Lithuania loses and Rokas with his best game of the Olympic qualifiers lead the squad with 16 points 3 rebounds 3 assists. Lets see if his word is bond and he ends up coming to summer league cuz they're not going to the Olympics.

I'd like him to play in SL so we can see where he's at and put it to rest either way.

I think he played 2 years ago and hit a couple shots but they didn’t play him a ton or let him touch the ball.