Thee Jazz Fan
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My summer league overreaction is that WCJ is going to be a star.
NBA Summer League Wild Overreaction Thread
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Tre Johnson and Kobe Brea are making shots.
Bub Carrington and Alex Sarr are not making shots.
Maluach is 3/10, but a lot of it is launching aimless 3s.
Bub Carrington and Alex Sarr are not making shots.
Maluach is 3/10, but a lot of it is launching aimless 3s.
Thee Jazz Fan
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Something I’ve been wondering. Ace looks bigger than 6-8. I know that’s what he measured 6-8 at the combine but is it possible he grew since then? I just don’t see how he’s only 6-8
Luca Pacioli
Active Member
Did you actually mean to say that? Just checking... again... totally asking for a friend.
Look, if you're going to bench the star for Summer League, maybe give the rest of us a heads-up? I’m trying to budget my “delusional sports fan” fund wisely, and a mystery trip to Vegas hoping he might play isn’t exactly a sound investment.
Summer League is about building chemistry and hype—not bubble-wrapping your future in case someone stubs a toe. If you're too scared to let them play, maybe just send out a PowerPoint presentation and call it a day.
He's 6'9" in shoes, but given he hasn't turned 19 yet he could grow a bit more.
cmrd
Active Member
I don’t think you understand what summer league is. I certainly wouldn’t recommend making a special trip to Vegas expecting to see good basketball. It’s much more like a structured scouting event than what you’re describing.
The last point in Andy Larsen's triple team is really good. I'm still digesting it.
I get that Ace's ceiling is in the clouds, but Tre Johnson is going to be a killer.
View: https://x.com/Frankie_Vision/status/1943870976456110416
View: https://x.com/Frankie_Vision/status/1943870976456110416
Luca Pacioli
Active Member
Oh, I understand Summer League just fine—it's basketball's version of a garage band concert: chaotic, overhyped, and you're mostly there for the potential of greatness… or at least a good Instagram post.
And yes, I realize it's a glorified job fair with sneakers, but if I wanted to watch structured scouting, I’d stream HR interviews and wear a polo for fun.
But if you're benching your top pick like he's made of glass, what was the point of drafting him? This isn’t a museum tour, it’s basketball—entertainment, remember? If I wanted to watch someone sit courtside in street clothes, I’d follow influencers, not prospects.
You don’t build hype by hiding the hype. Play the kid. Or at least don’t act shocked when fans start questioning if you drafted a baller or a brand deal.
My overreaction would be that Charlotte drafting Knueppel over both Ace and Tre was a big mistake.