The consensus among Washington Wizard’s observers at summer league is that Aaron White is not ready to make the leap from Europe to the NBA. He is often tentative, passing up open shots, and is a split second too late redirecting the ball on the perimeter and making entry passes. White just seems to be thinking too much on the court. However, there is reason to believe we have not seen the best version of Aaron White in Vegas.
After Washington’s third summer league game against Brooklyn, White spoke candidly about his performance thus far and—reading between the not-so-subtle lines—it is apparent he is not a fan of summer league:
“It’s just a weird setting, to be honest, for all players.