Last month, the Brooklyn Nets seemed poised to turn Las Vegas into an International showcase, with an original roster that included players from Bosnia, Croatia, China, Argentina, Israel, Puerto Rico and Japan. But injuries and incomplete buyouts thwarted that plan. Instead, it was Theo Pinson turned out to be the most recognizable name on their summer league team outside of Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen.
After all, Pinson was an NCAA champion, a four-year starter at one of the top programs in the U.S. of A. And he did well despite all the problems that beset the team .