07-12-2026, 08:01 AM
I watched some. Not all. It was really tough with the officiating. I try not to take anything from summer league as I have been tricked many times before.
I agree the Nembhard's play is not ideal. He does need to show he can score and keep defenses honest, but if there is one guy in summer league who I think would get others involved it is Nemby. He did it in high school on loaded teams, 4 years in college and one year in the NBA. It is what he does. So it is was strange to see last night where Morez gets no shots early, John P gets no open looks and Sergio goes without any shots. Nemby did try some alley oops that were unsuccessful but just weird how he got no one going. Him playing summer league was suppose to allow others to show what they could do. It hasn't happened in two games.
Lawal looks the part running and jumping. Everything else is a question mark. Ok with him giving him a two way. He is the type of guy you want to gamble on. With the expectation that it is a long shot of anything happening.
I think the Russian is best overseas in a better league. He does not look over his head in summer league but it is a long way from real nba. I think the best development now for him is Europe rather than the NBA G league. I don't think the G league is best for development.
By far the biggest disappointment for the non Mavs guys is Jaden Springer. Former first round pick. Only 23 and was billed when he entered the draft as a younger prospect as one of the "good" guys. He looks like he has no interest being out there. Really slow to the ball and not interested in playing defense. Just really strange for a guy hanging on by a thread or trying to interest teams overseas. Whatever he is doing, it is not right.
I agree the Nembhard's play is not ideal. He does need to show he can score and keep defenses honest, but if there is one guy in summer league who I think would get others involved it is Nemby. He did it in high school on loaded teams, 4 years in college and one year in the NBA. It is what he does. So it is was strange to see last night where Morez gets no shots early, John P gets no open looks and Sergio goes without any shots. Nemby did try some alley oops that were unsuccessful but just weird how he got no one going. Him playing summer league was suppose to allow others to show what they could do. It hasn't happened in two games.
Lawal looks the part running and jumping. Everything else is a question mark. Ok with him giving him a two way. He is the type of guy you want to gamble on. With the expectation that it is a long shot of anything happening.
I think the Russian is best overseas in a better league. He does not look over his head in summer league but it is a long way from real nba. I think the best development now for him is Europe rather than the NBA G league. I don't think the G league is best for development.
By far the biggest disappointment for the non Mavs guys is Jaden Springer. Former first round pick. Only 23 and was billed when he entered the draft as a younger prospect as one of the "good" guys. He looks like he has no interest being out there. Really slow to the ball and not interested in playing defense. Just really strange for a guy hanging on by a thread or trying to interest teams overseas. Whatever he is doing, it is not right.
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