LAS VEGAS — Late in the fourth quarter of the Suns’ 71-53 Summer League win over the Magic on Monday, Phoenix forward Jack Cooley stepped to the foul line for a pair of free throw attempts. As he dribbled through his foul shot routine, a thunderous “MVP” chant emanated throughout the lower bowl of the Thomas & Mack Center. The free throws gave Cooley 10 points for the evening along with five rebounds and an assist—numbers far from ovation-worthy.
Yet Cooley is somewhat of a Summer League legend. After Philadelphia knocked off Phoenix in the first round of the playoffs on Thursday, the Notre Dame product will play his 32nd career Las Vegas Summer League game in a consolation matchup on Friday, which will tie Dionte Christmas's all-time record.