2013 Las Vegas NBA Summer League

[ClipperDomination]

Maybe I'm in the minority, but I thought Davies has looked pretty poor in the minutes he's been getting. He almost looks lost/scared offensively. It's a bit uncomfortable to watch at times.

That said, Bullock seems like he has a clear understanding for his role in the NBA as a catch-and-shoot guy. If he can develop a handle, I think the Clippers will be real happy with their late first rounder.

[mkwest]

What: Game 3 of Las Vegas Summer League
When: 5pm (PDT)
Where: Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, NV
TV: Prime Ticket/NBA TV
Replays: Prime Ticket @ 8:00pm on Sun 7/14


Clippers (1-1)

Projected Rotation
Samardo Samuels / Vernon Macklin
JaMychal Green / Brandon Davies / JaJuan Johnson
DaJuan Summers / Scott Wood / Amath M'Baye
Reggie Bullock / Elijah Johnson
Maalik Wayns/ Jerome Randle / Derrick Low

Coach: Tyronn Lue

Lakers (1-1)

Robert Sacre / Jordan Williams / Travis Hyman
Elias Harris / Michael Watt / Renaldo Woolridge
Marcus Landry / Lazar Hayward / Drew Viney
Chris Douglas-Roberts / Michael Snaer / DJ Seeley
Lester Hudson / Josh Selby

Coach: Dan D'Antoni

[mike3]

gonna watch this one!

[donudon]

Let's beat the fakers!

[donudon]

Why does davies think that he's a stretch 4? He should stay in the paint and post up

And thank you Brent Barry for shutting up Joel Myers about Blake not improving last season.

[mkwest]

Why does davies think that he's a stretch 4? He should stick in the paint.

It's an area of need and he's trying to make the team. Unfortunately for him, it's not his game right now. The Clippers need him to play like he looks (poor man's Aldridge).

[mkwest]

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Tournament Bracket

[mkwest]

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[mkwest]

What: Game 1 of Las Vegas Summer League Tournament
When: Wednesday, July 17th, 7:30pm (PDT)
Where: Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, NV
TV: Prime Ticket


Clippers (1-2)

Projected Rotation
Samardo Samuels / Vernon Macklin
JaMychal Green / Brandon Davies / JaJuan Johnson
DaJuan Summers / Scott Wood / Amath M'Baye
Reggie Bullock / Elijah Johnson
Maalik Wayns/ Jerome Randle / Derrick Low

Coach: Tyronn Lue


Mavericks (1-2)

Hamady N'Diaye / Dewayne Dedmon / Bernard James
Christian Watford / Jackie Carmichael
Joe Crowder / Terrico White
Josh Akognon / Ricky Ledo / DJ Stephens
Gal Mekel / Justin Dentmon

[TheNewEra]

Must win for both teams should be fun

[TheNewEra]

Funny watching Lue he is very energetic. Crazy his career role was when the Lakers had him play up against A.I. to match his speed.

[TheNewEra]

So far so good hopefully can get a big run going

[donudon]

Reggie has shown that he is a willing passer but he's missing his fts and Samuels is having a horrible game.

[mkwest]

Dallas' players were scrappier and fought hard for the loose balls.

Bullock had a few hiccups at the foul line, but had a bounce back game offensively. 20 points (8/15 FG, 1/4 3FG, 3/6 FT), 5 rebounds and 4 assists.

Randle and Wayns saw time together tonight. I could see them both getting an opportunity to being invited to training camp.

With this loss, Clippers move to the consolation bracket in the tournament and will play the Knicks on Friday at 1pm on Prime Ticket and NBA TV.

[mkwest]

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[mkwest]

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In 5 games, Bullock averaged 18 points (42.3/68.4/28.2), 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.6 blocks and 1.6 turnovers in 32 minutes per game.

His percentages weren't the highest, but he showed a lot of potential. He was definitely one of the bright spots in Vegas and is currently 6th on the Rookie Ladder. He showed that savvy player that is more than willing to make the right play. He made great passes every single game. Defensively, he showed that he's willing to put in the work. I know that it's only summer league, but I think that he's going to make it hard for Doc not to give him some kind of minutes. It may take small ball or an injury, but he should see the court at some point. Earlier in the NCAA season, I thought he was a great fit for us as a San Antonio type pick (i.e. high IQ/character, knows his role and plays it well). As we got closer to the draft, some of the other players just seemed a bit sexier to me due to potential/uspide, but I'm so glad we went with him.

Wayns was injured and missed the final game. Coming into the offseason, I thought he had a great shot at making the roster as the 3rd guard. He's cheap, he's young and he's already familiar with the team. I still believe he has a shot, but could very well be battling it out with Jerom Randle in training camp who mostly outperformed him.

Samuels came into summer league in very good shape and that is an area that has been a red flag for him. He really started off aggressive and looking strong, but kind of tapered off later on. He was the only other player to average double digit scoring and led the team in rebounding. I think he'll end up on some team's radar if he's not invited to training camp.

Brandon Davies is a player that I expected to get more burn than he did, since he was signed to a partially guaranteed deal. He's got a long way to go imo. He made some nice plays on the defensive end, but needs to develop with what would likely be expected of him offensively. He's looking to be a stretch 4. He could probably become that one day, but will be either glued to someone's bench as project or end up in the d-league for the time being.

DaJuan Summers had his moments and was our 3rd highest scorer. Unfortunately for him, he's a tweener. If he does make a roster, I doubt that it will be with the Clippers.

[mkwest]

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