NBA Summer League dialogue isn’t for the faint of heart. Basketball commentators jump to rash conclusions after watching a few games from young, developing NBA players — most playing in a new system with brand new teammates — calling those who struggle “busts” and crowning those who outperform expectations as “future stars.”
For the Washington Wizards, who had three first-round picks make their Summer League debuts this summer, that harsh reality set in quickly.
The basket looked the size of a thumbtack for No. 2 pick Alex Sarr, who struggled mightily on offense. No. 14 pick Bub Carrington impressed with his court vision and long-range shooting, showcasing exactly why the Wizards traded Deni Avdija for him on draft night.