Who modified your opinion of them essentially the most in Summer time League? (Both positively or negatively)
Mark Aboyoun
Kenneth Lofton Jr. in all probability modified my opinion essentially the most — although not in the way in which I’d hoped. Possibly I’m simply used to undersized bigs in Boston (cough, Jared Sullinger), and a part of me irrationally believes there’s nonetheless room for a participant like Lofton to carve out a job if he have been to make the group. Nonetheless, I wasn’t all that impressed this summer season. He had moments the place he appeared snug and his power is obvious. Nonetheless, at 6’6, the scale mismatch down low was onerous to disregard, and I anticipated him to face out extra. He had a number of stable outings, however total, I anticipated extra.
Mike Dynon
Baylor Scheierman didn’t shoot nicely, however he appeared poised and assured. He’s the one Summer time League participant who will possible be anticipated to play significant minutes in the course of the coming common season, and in Las Vegas he confirmed that he’s prepared. Most notably, Scheierman averaged 6.8 assists, which was fifth amongst all Summer time Leaguers. The capturing ought to come again. When he acquired the taking part in time final season – 16 minutes per recreation post-All Star break – he shot 37 p.c from the arc. So my important takeaway from Vegas is that Scheierman is progressing towards dealing with a bigger function in Boston, which is reassuring with all of the query marks in regards to the Celtics’ future roster.
Steve Hooper
Amari Williams stunned me. He has a deal with and may push the ball up the court docket. He isn’t near a completed product, bit he’s a piece in progress now. I used to be disillusioned to listen to that we waived J.D. Davison after investing a lot teaching and coaching into his growth and his younger profession and chopping him unfastened after such season in Maine.
Jack Anderson
Kendall Brown stunned me essentially the most. I actually loved watching him play. I admittedly didn’t know a ton about him coming into Summer time League so I used to be excited to see his recreation and the way spectacular it was. His athleticism and skill to drive to the rim and end actually excited me.
Jeff Clark
This will likely sound odd, however for me it was Jordan Walsh. His poor displaying in final yr’s Summer time League paired along with his sparse taking part in time this yr led me to surprise if he was going to get misplaced within the shuffle or change into a cap chopping casualty. As a substitute, he confirmed up and supplied stable performances consistent with the sort of function he needs to be taking part in. I don’t know the place he’ll find yourself on the depth chart together with Hugo Gonzalez and Scheierman however at the least he hasn’t been lapped.
Jake Issenberg
Jordan Walsh. We now have life. Walsh had extra at stake than every other Celtics at summer season league, given his non-guaranteed contract and lack of manufacturing by way of his first two seasons. Walsh confirmed he belonged at the least at Summer time League. The factor that impressed me essentially the most was Walsh’s potential to constantly generate paint touches. All through all 4 Summer time League video games, Walsh was in a position to get the ball into advantageous positions after which showcased his size and contact to complete across the rim as nicely. Refill for Walsh.
