Pro basketball's summer showcase has come a long way in a short time.
Initially conceived as a local pro-am league in Salt Lake City high school and small college gyms as a public relations stunt to help build interest in the Utah Jazz, today the event has become the sport's epicenter for two weeks every July. Boosted by the hype surrounding top talents like Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett, tickets for Friday night's session were the hottest in Las Vegas as stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis made their way courtside to check out the NBA's future stars firsthand.