Summer League 2025, Multi-Game Thread – (Games 1 - 4)

[BigTrade92]

Didn't like the Amari Williams pick and especially passing over Kalkbrenner.

Don't know how this kid will see any sort of minutes in Mazzulla's offense.

bRaD iS CoOkIn

Unfortunately this was a grease fire.

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

Yeah, Hugo looks pretty bad so far.

Also, did Lofton steal a Celtics jersey and no one caught on so they’re like OK. I guess he’s part of the team?

[cloverleaf]

Did they sign Bassey or did he just get an invite? He looked better last season than Garcia, Minnott, or Quetta. Hard to believe he couldn’t get a min deal somewhere.

Depends on his knee situation. Tore his acl in 23’. Bone bruise last season.

Sounds like he's ready for Rob's old role.

[Hal14]

Did they sign Bassey or did he just get an invite? He looked better last season than Garcia, Minnott, or Quetta. Hard to believe he couldn’t get a min deal somewhere.

Depends on his knee situation. Tore his acl in 23’. Bone bruise last season.

He was on a Two-Way last year, too.
Not sure what his situation is now?

Bassey is a FA.

And has too many years of NBA experience to be on a 2-way.

[bigfoot_cryptozoology]

Ugggh, early results are not promising.

- Amari, he's slow and can't stop anyone at the hoop.

Man, ya'll are way too reactionary. I don't think he looks slow. Was moving well up the floor on that play where HUgo just got fouled shooting the 3

2 plays where a grizzlies big scored over him in the paint, but no big deal. He played solid D on those plays. Sometimes guys just make tough, contested shots..jeesh

Nah, he looked bad, 4th string center bad.

[cloverleaf]

Yeah, Hugo looks pretty bad so far.

Also, did Lofton steal a Celtics jersey and no one caught on so they’re like OK. I guess he’s part of the team?

Only thing off really is his shooting. Just like Cooper yesterday.

[Dogen]

Bassey hasn't played a lot of games due to injury. I recall some on this board wanting to pick him up in his draft. Always looking for bigs, sometimes it just takes a few years.

This year's Noah Vonleh?

[Hal14]

Hugo is so damn quick and moves around the floor so effortlessly.

LOfton, rough start..yikes. He not only has to lose like 50 lbs but he is making bad passes and missing lots of shots near the hoop too. Might have to go back to China

[Parliament10]

ESPN Boxscore:
https://www.espn.com/nba-summer-league/game/_/gameId/401793888/league/nba-summer-las-vegas/grizzlies-celtics

Reminder Post.

[redslastlaugh]

Bo Jangles

do they have that in Vegas or is that just the South?

Do you think Lofton has any fast food preference?

[Hal14]

Amari with a nice pass to Norris for the 3. Amari's passing is special.

[bigfoot_cryptozoology]

Hugo, a go go, to the G League....

[redslastlaugh]

it's the FIRST SL game ... lol ... slow your roll, man

Didn't like the Amari Williams pick and especially passing over Kalkbrenner.

Don't know how this kid will see any sort of minutes in Mazzulla's offense.

bRaD iS CoOkIn

Unfortunately this was a grease fire.

[Celts17Pride]

Bassey hasn't played a lot of games due to injury. I recall some on this board wanting to pick him up in his draft. Always looking for bigs, sometimes it just takes a few years.

This year's Noah Vonleh?

Celtics need another big. The chances of Queta and Garza not getting into foul trouble is slim to none

[bigfoot_cryptozoology]

Hugo is so damn quick and moves around the floor so effortlessly.

LOfton, rough start..yikes. He not only has to lose like 50 lbs but he is making bad passes and missing lots of shots near the hoop too. Might have to go back to China

Too bad Hugo can't shoot to save his life at the moment...

[BigTrade92]

it's the FIRST SL game ... lol ... slow your roll, man

bRaD iS CoOkIn

Unfortunately this was a grease fire.

Meh.

Kalkbrenner was a prototypical Steven Big East guy, decent from 3, and could protect the rim. I have no idea why he traded out for an extra 2nd, only to pick a slow footed big that can't shoot, when this team desperately needed the front court help immediately.

[Hal14]

Ugggh, early results are not promising.

- Amari, he's slow and can't stop anyone at the hoop.

Man, ya'll are way too reactionary. I don't think he looks slow. Was moving well up the floor on that play where HUgo just got fouled shooting the 3

2 plays where a grizzlies big scored over him in the paint, but no big deal. He played solid D on those plays. Sometimes guys just make tough, contested shots..jeesh

Nah, he looked bad, 4th string center bad.

Disagree.

Also, it's ridiculous to draw such a conclusion based on 5 mins of playing time..especially in sumemr league, considering historically summer league is a poor indicator for how good these guys will be in the NBA.

Unless you think Mfiondu Kabengele is better than Wembanyama..and Carsen Edwards is better than Jalen Brunson..

[Celts17Pride]

Shulga knows how to play. Easy two way

[Hal14]

it's the FIRST SL game ... lol ... slow your roll, man

Unfortunately this was a grease fire.

Meh.

Kalkbrenner was a prototypical Steven Big East guy, decent from 3, and could protect the rim. I have no idea why he traded out for an extra 2nd, only to pick a slow footed big that can't shoot, when this team desperately needed the front court help immediately.

Amari just ran the floor and dunked it in transition. Kalkbrenner would have still been back at the half court line.

[Parliament10]

Depends on his knee situation. Tore his acl in 23’. Bone bruise last season.

He was on a Two-Way last year, too.
Not sure what his situation is now?

Bassey is a FA.

And has too many years of NBA experience to be on a 2-way.

I'm not so sure about him not being Two-Way eligible?
He had season ending injuries in two separate Seasons.

He may be able to petition for am extra year, to be a Two-Way.