NBA Summer League 2023: Rising Stars Unleashed

                                   NBA: Summer League 2023 First Week

The first weekend of the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas is in the books.

The event has given fans a look at the San Antonio Spurs ‘Victor Wembanyama, the top three pick in the 2023 NBA draft, in their first NBA action. Eight of the top 10 picks from the 2022 class also have participated in Summer League.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, who missed his entire rookie season due to a right foot injury is averaging 12.5 points, 10 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks through the summer league games in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

Charlotte Hornets Brandon Miller and the Portland Trailblazers Scott Henderson the top 3 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, in their first NBA action.

Holmgren who is gifted with a 7 foot-5 wingspan and rare mobility for his size is no surprise. Holmgren’s combination of tools and toughness gives him a good chance to make an immediate impact, after an 11 months layoff, he is chipping off rust, working on conditioning, and learning from live game action with Oklahoma City’s summer league team.

Off the court, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver officially launched the new in-season tournament.