Who modified your opinion of them probably the most in Summer time League? (Both positively or negatively)
Mark Aboyoun
Kenneth Lofton Jr. in all probability modified my opinion probably the most — although not in the best way I’d hoped. Perhaps I’m simply used to undersized bigs in Boston (cough, Jared Sullinger), and a part of me irrationally believes there’s nonetheless room for a participant like Lofton to carve out a job if he have been to make the group. Nevertheless, I wasn’t all that impressed this summer time. He had moments the place he appeared comfy and his power is obvious. Nonetheless, at 6’6, the scale mismatch down low was exhausting to disregard, and I anticipated him to face out extra. He had a number of strong outings, however total, I anticipated extra.
Mike Dynon
Baylor Scheierman didn’t shoot nicely, however he appeared poised and assured. He’s the one Summer time League participant who will probably be anticipated to play significant minutes through the coming common season, and in Las Vegas he confirmed that he’s prepared. Most notably, Scheierman averaged 6.8 assists, which was fifth amongst all Summer time Leaguers. The taking pictures ought to come again. When he obtained the enjoying time final season – 16 minutes per sport post-All Star break – he shot 37 % from the arc. So my foremost takeaway from Vegas is that Scheierman is progressing towards dealing with a bigger function in Boston, which is reassuring with all of the query marks in regards to the Celtics’ future roster.
Steve Hooper
Amari Williams shocked me. He has a deal with and may push the ball up the court docket. He isn’t near a completed product, bit he’s a piece in progress now. I used to be upset to listen to that we waived J.D. Davison after investing a lot teaching and coaching into his growth and his younger profession and slicing him free after such an excellent season in Maine.
Jack Anderson
Kendall Brown shocked me probably the most. I actually loved watching him play. I admittedly didn’t know a ton about him coming into Summer time League so I used to be excited to see his sport and the way spectacular it was. His athleticism and skill to drive to the rim and end actually excited me.
Jeff Clark
This may occasionally sound odd, however for me it was Jordan Walsh. His poor exhibiting in final yr’s Summer time League paired together with his sparse enjoying time this yr led me to surprise if he was going to get misplaced within the shuffle or change into a cap slicing casualty. As a substitute, he confirmed up and offered strong performances in step with the form of function he needs to be enjoying. I don’t know the place he’ll find yourself on the depth chart together with Hugo Gonzalez and Scheierman however at the very least he hasn’t been lapped.
Jake Issenberg
Jordan Walsh. We’ve got life. Walsh had extra at stake than some other Celtics at summer time league, given his non-guaranteed contract and lack of manufacturing by his first two seasons. Walsh confirmed he belonged at the very least at Summer time League. The factor that impressed me probably the most was Walsh’s potential to persistently generate paint touches. All through all 4 Summer time League video games, Walsh was in a position to get the ball into advantageous positions after which showcased his size and contact to complete across the rim as nicely. Replenish for Walsh.
