Clippers Summer League 2024

[madmaxmedia]

I am really crossing my fingers for Jordan Miller to flash something on the big club, but keep in mind statistically he’s been pretty close to Jay Scubb in the G-League. Scrubb is also almost a year younger than Miller.

I think Miller has a longer wingspan which will give him a somewhat longer effective height.

So the counterpoint to my own post is that Jordan Miller statistically deserved the MVP award, slightly better in almost all categories than the winner Jalen Wilson. And summer league MVP's (including Kyle Anderson) tend to really stick in the NBA. If we just end up with someone of the impact of say Josh Hart then we will have done pretty good with picking Jordan.

https://www.givemesport.com/nba-summer-league-mvp-where-are-they-now/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Summer_League#Las_Vegas_MVP_winners

[KL2]

He was robbed of MVP.

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[TrueLAfan]

He was robbed of MVP.

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So Miller is on the team/in the mix with two guys that scored in double digits in the NBA last year (Jackson, Pippen), a #3 pick and a #15 pick. I'll take that. Not expecting him to be a major contributor, but he deserves to be on the roster and get some burn.

On another note ... I agree about KPJ's troubles and weaknesses. I also know his teammates/starters in Houston were horrible from the perimeter and incredibly young. It's not all on him. I think he's a big key to the season. If he performs well -- not great, just good -- and the team is at a playoff level, we're gonna be active on the trade market. Averaging 10-2.5-3.5 on decent shooting would give us some valuable trade chips around the ASB.

[esqtvd]

I'm hopeful about Jordan Miller, but he was a 24-year old playing against mostly kids

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Cam did ok though.

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MIN   PTS   FGM   FGA   FG%   3PM   3PA   3P%   FTM   FTA   FT%   REB   AST   TOV   STL   BLK   +/-
25.5   11.4   3.8   10.2   37.3   3.0   7.4   40.5   0.8   1.0   80.0   2.4   1.4   0.6   1.0   9

[esqtvd]

Jazz released KLJ. Before anybody thinks we should scoop him up...

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[ejftw]

I'm all for giving Kenny our last two way slot. Need him to earn time so his RPAs increase in value that I'm holding onto

[esqtvd]

I'm all for giving Kenny our last two way slot. Need him to earn time so his RPAs increase in value that I'm holding onto

Why I'm so skeptical of G-League.

[NickP]

He was robbed of MVP.

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So Miller is on the team/in the mix with two guys that scored in double digits in the NBA last year (Jackson, Pippen), a #3 pick and a #15 pick. I'll take that. Not expecting him to be a major contributor, but he deserves to be on the roster and get some burn.

On another note ... I agree about KPJ's troubles and weaknesses. I also know his teammates/starters in Houston were horrible from the perimeter and incredibly young. It's not all on him. I think he's a big key to the season. If he performs well -- not great, just good -- and the team is at a playoff level, we're gonna be active on the trade market. Averaging 10-2.5-3.5 on decent shooting would give us some valuable trade chips around the ASB.

Clearly Bronny got robbed.

[KL2]

Keith Smith’s SL review. I left Diabate out because he’s no longer here.

https://www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/2419/pacific-division-summer-league-notes

KOBE BROWN

Contract Status: Three-years, $9.9M, 2023 First Round Rookie Scale

Stats: 16.6 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 4.2 APG, 49.2% FG%, 22.7% 3P%, 78.3 FT%

Analysis: After a non-descript rookie season, Brown showed up again this summer. He did some things well, while struggling in other areas. Brown was much-improved as a playmaker. He saw and made passes that he didn’t attempt as a rookie. He’s a solid finisher and scorer around the basket. The jumper remains inconsistent, and Brown is still only so-so in terms of on-ball defense. He doesn’t look ready to claim any NBA minutes yet.

CAMERON CHRISTIE

Contract Status: Four-years, $7.9M, 2024 Second Round Pick Exception

Stats: 11.4 PPG, 37.3% FG%, 40.5% 3P%

Analysis: Christie showed the early look of a potential 3&D wing. He struggled to finish around the rim (just 4-of-14 on two-point shots), but he knocked down 15-of-37 three-pointers. For the 3&D role to come to pass, Christie is going to have to defend a bit better. He got better on that end as the summer went along, so that’s encouraging heading into training camp.

ELIJAH HARKLESS

Contract Status: One-year, non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 training camp deal

Stats: 7.6 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 39.3% FG%, 31.3% 3P%

Analysis: Harkless’ best skill this summer was some pesky on-ball defense. It didn’t result in a lot of steals, but he was fairly disruptive. Offensively, Harkless is point-guard-sized, but he’s still more scorer than playmaker. He’ll return back to the G League Clippers after the preseason.

JORDAN MILLER

Contract Status: One-year, Two-Way contract

Stats: 25.4 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.4 SPG, 54.9% FG%, 60% 3P%, 80.4 FT%

Analysis: Miller was dominant throughout Summer League. This wasn’t just a case of being bigger, strong and quicker than those defending him, either. There was plenty of that, but Miller flashed a nice off-the-dribble jumper, as well as knocking in spot-up shots. He also got to the free throw line with regularity too. Miller is a good bet to be converted off his two-way deal at some point this season.