Minnesota Timberwolves forward Amile Jefferson entered Friday night’s contest against the Denver Nuggets as the leading rebounder across all players participating in the NBA Summer League. By securing nine boards during his team’s 83-71 win against the Denver Nuggets, the 25-year-old finished his five appearances with a 12.6 rebounding average; that mark was just enough to maintain a lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Ante Zizic (12.5 per game).
Jefferson, who was a G-League stud last season and was given a spot on the bench for the Timberwolves’ playoff appearance, will have to wait and see how his role within the franchise pans out next season.