Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2). Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
The NBA season ended less than a month ago, and the Detroit Pistons were done back in mid-May.
Between the NBA Draft and a tumultuous free agency, this offseason has felt even shorter than it has been. Pro ball die-hards have been eager to consume summer league games, and watch some of the highest-touted rookies make their professional debut.
Fans often use the NBA Summer League to further entrench themselves in their draft-day opinions. If you thought a player was going to be a bust, chances are, you’ll use summer league performances to rationalize that, with or without evidence.