Robert Williams incredibly efficient Thursday

Robert Williams III

Robert Williams III, a second year center for the Boston Celtics was the most efficient player Thursday in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Williams scored 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 FT), grabbed 16 rebounds, and dished four assists in just 20 minutes. Boston thrashed the Memphis Grizzlies 113-87. 

Thursday's action ended the preliminary round of play in the Las Vegas Summer League with the top eight teams advancing to the Championship Tournament which begins Saturday. Boston emerged as the top seed, followed by Detroit, Minnesota, New Orleans, Miami, Dallas, Brooklyn, and Memphis. Friday will feature teams that did not make the cut. 

Joining Williams on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for Thursday, July 11, 2019...

Tony Bradley - Utah. 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 23 mins. 

Jarnell Stokes - Portland. 17 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 FT), 7 rebounds in 20 mins. 

Wenyen Gabriel - Sacramento. 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 8 rebounds, 4 blocked shots in 26 mins. 

Dewan Hernandez - Toronto. 18 points, (7-11 FG, 0-3 3-pt., 4-4 FT) 8 rebounds in 23 mins. 

Stan Okoye - Boston. 15 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 6 rebounds in 18 mins. 

Rui Hachimura - Washington. 25 points (-12 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 5-6 FT), 9 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 31 mins. 

Terence Davis - Toronto. 16 points (6-14 FG, 4-9 3-pt.), 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals in 22 mins. 

Amir Coffey - Clippers. 19 points (7-14 FG. 1-5 3-pt., 4-6 FT), 9 rebounds, 6 assists in 31 mins. 

Carsen Edwards - Boston. 15 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3-pt., 4-4 FT) 3 rebounds in 18 mins. 

David Michineau - Clippers. 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-4 FT), 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals in 32 mins. 

Chris Chiozza - Houston. 12 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 3 rebounds, 5 assists in 27 mins. 

Stokes super strong Friday

The third day of the 2018 NBA G-League Winter Showcase was a personal showcase for Jarnell Stokes. The rugged BIG for the Sioux Fall SkyForce only missed three field goal attempts, going 11-14 FG, and 2-2 FT for 24 points in 27 minutes. He also grabbed nine rebounds. The SkyForce cracked the Maine Red Claws 114-94. 

Other standout players on day three of the Showcase included...

Raphael Putney  - Sioux Falls. 19 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 22 minutes. 

Angel Delgado - Agua Caliente. 13 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 blocked shots in 27 minutes.

Jordan Loyd - Raptors 905. 33 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 7 steals in 39 minutes. 

Chimezie Metu - Austin. 24 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists in 29 minutes. 

CJ Fair - Windy City. 26 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocked shots in 35 minutes. 

Scotty Hopson - Oklahoma City. 20 points, 8 rebounds in 28 minutes. 

Jordan Siebert - Erie. 34 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals in 39 minutes. 

Lavoy Allen - Capital City. 17 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 29 minutes. 

Abdul Gaddy - Oklahoma City. 10 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals in 29 minutes. 

Jordan McRae - Capital City. 30 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals in 37 minutes. 

Deonte Burton - Oklahoma City. 16 points, 3 rebounds in 23 minutes. 

Vegas day six. Lonzo balls

Lonzo Ball was the most efficient player (per-minute) on a winning team during Wednesday's action at the 2017 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. The Los Angeles Lakers number two overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft was beyond impressive. Ball scored 36 points (12-22 FG, 3-10 3-pt., 9-12 FT), with eight rebounds, eleven assists, five steals, and two blocked shots in 36 minutes. The Lakers beat Philadelphia 103-102.

Joining Ball on the Hoop Obsession daily All Summer League Team for July 12...

• John Collins - Atlanta. 25 points (11-15 FG, 1-1 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 9 rebounds in 25 minutes. 
• Torrey Craig - Denver. 27 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3-pt., 10-11 FT), 11 rebounds, 3 blocked shots in 29 minutes.
• Jarnell Stokes - Portland. 16 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 FT), 17 rebounds in 27 minutes. 
• Quinn Cook - New Orleans. 26 points (11-16 FG, 2-2 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 7 assists in 31 minutes. 
• Georgios Papagiannis - Sacramento. 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 28 minutes. 
• Monte Morris - Denver. 15 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 assists in 24 minutes. 
• Patrick McCaw - Golden State. 26 points (10-16 FG, 2-7 3-pt., 4-5 FT), 4 rebounds, 5 assists in 32 minutes. 
• Cheick Diallo - New Orleans. 21 points (7-9 FG, 7-8 FT), 8 rebounds in 31 minutes. 
• Josh Jackson - Phoenix. 21 points (9-17 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 3-6 FT), 15 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 32 minutes. 
• Alex Poythress - Philadelphia. 16 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3-pt, 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds in 21 minutes. 
• Chris Johnson - Houston. 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 steals in 30 minutes. 

Warney provides fireworks

Warney was the best Tuesday. 

The most efficient player (per-minute) on a winning team during Tuesday's play in the 2017 Orlando NBA Summer League was Jameel Warney. The Dallas BIG-man had 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocked shots in just 23 minutes. The Mavs beat the Pacers 94-79, keeping Dallas undefeated in Summer play. 

Joining Warney on our Hoop Obsession All-Summer League team for July 4th, 2017...

• Zach Auguste - Miami. 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3-pt.), 12 rebounds, 4 steals in 26 minutes.
• RaShawn Thomas - OKC. 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 0-1 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 steals in 21 minutes. 
• Treveon Graham - Charlotte. 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-4 3-pt., 4-6 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 steals in 28 minutes. 
• Jarnell Stokes - Indiana. 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-6 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 blocked shots in 27 minutes. 
• Anthony Gill - Charlotte. 9 points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 3-4 FT), 4 rebounds in 20 minutes. 
• Dwight Buycks - Dallas. 14 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 5 assists in 28 minutes. 
• Okaro White - Miami. 29 points (9-20 FG, 2-7 3-pt., 9-10 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocked shots in 37 minutes. 
• Dwayne Bacon - Charlotte. 17 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3 pt., 4-4 FT), 3 steals in 28 minutes. 
• Kris Joseph - Charlotte. 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3-pt., 4-5 FT), 4 rebounds in 21 minutes. 
• Luke Kennard - Detroit. 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3-pt., 3-3 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in 31 minutes. 
• Trey McKinney-Jones - 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3-pt.), 6 rebounds in 26 minutes. 

C.J. Fair stars on Day 5

Fair guards Lyles 

The fifth day of the 2016 NBA Las Vegas Summer League was highlighted by a sudden-death, double overtime contest between the Portland Trailblazers and the Utah Jazz. Pat Connaughton hit the game-winning jumper, a long three point shot, to give the Blazers a 92-89 victory. But the star of the day, the most efficient player on a winning team, was C.J. Fair. The Portland wing scored 20 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 3-pt., 1-1 FT), with three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocked shots in only 19 minutes of playing time. 

Along with Fair, the rest of the Hoop Obsession / BasslineSpin.com daily All NBA Summer League Team for Tuesday July 12, 2016...

Justin Anderson - Dallas. 29 points (8-19 FG, 6-12 3-pt., 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds in 27 minutes. ...The Mavs lost to the Boston Celtics 88-82. 

Jarnell Stokes - San Antonio. 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 7 rebounds in 22 minutes. ...The Spurs fell to the Chicago Bulls 79-76.

Egidijus Mockevicius - Brooklyn. 9 points (2-2 FG, 5-6 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 16 minutes. ...The Nets lost to the Washington Wizards 87-85. 

Okaro White - Miami. 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds in 23 minutes. ...The Heat cooled the Phoenix Suns 80-71. 

Michael Carrera - Miami. 16 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3-pt., 5-7 FT), 4 rebounds in 21 minutes. 

Terry Rozier - Boston. 26 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 14-18 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 steals in 31 minutes. 

Ognjen Kuzmic - Golden State. 12 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocked shots in 28 minutes. ...The Warriors handled the Philadelphia 76'ers 85-77. 

Trey Lyles - Utah. 30 points (10-20 FG, 5-7 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 9 rebounds in 34 minutes. 

Jaylen Brown - Boston. 20 points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3-pt, 14-17 FT), 10 rebounds, 4 steals in 30 minutes. 

Shawn Dawson - Washington. 9 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 1-2 FT) in 16 minutes. 

Sterling Gibbs - Washington. 7 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 5 assists (zero turnovers) in 19 minutes. 

Notes: Three players posted per-minute efficiency ratings of "zero" or "minus" (not good): Jordan Mickey, Dorian Finney-Smith, and DeJounte Murray. 

Melvin Johnson has himself a day. NBA D League Showcase, Saturday.

Melle Mel at work

Santa Cruz, CA. ...Melvin Johnson III was the most efficient player during day four action at the NBA D-League Showcase. The sharp-shooting 6'6" 170 lb. guard from Arkansas St. made ten of his 15 field goals (including six, three-pointers) en route to 26 points in 24 minutes (see video). However, the 25 year-old's team, Raptors 905, lost to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers 125-119. Rio Grande Valley was led by K.J. McDaniels' 28 points (10-13 FG, 5-8 3-pt., 3-3 FT), and ten rebounds. 

Hoop Obsession All D-League Showcase Team (Jan. 9, 2016)

Starters:
Quinn Cook - Canton
K.J. McDaniels - Rio Grande Valley
J.J. O'Brien - Idaho
Jarnell Stokes - Sioux Falls
Joshua Smith - Rio Grande Valley

Reserves:
Verdell Jones - Santa Cruz
Melvin Johnson III - Raptors 905
C.J. Fair - Fort Wayne
Ronald Roberts - Raptors 905
Keith Benson - Sioux Falls
Ryan Kelly - Los Angeles 
Jorge Gutierrez - Canton