The air is more than warm. It’s downright toasty. In the middle of the desert, in the crackling heat of July, the NBA world descends upon the oasis of Las Vegas. Even in the balmy conditions, tucked inside a pair of gymnasiums swarmed by NBA fans from across the world, the players from all 30 teams have the verve and pop that only youth and exuberance can bring.
The annual NBA Summer League is an opportunity for the Thunder’s youngest stars to match up against their colleagues from across the NBA. Some are getting their start – testing out their skills against the size, length, speed and quickness of professionals.