One of the NBA’s tentpole events of the offseason, Summer League gives fans their first opportunity to see the incoming rookie class in action at the next level.
Every year, there are rookies who show out and generate a buzz and excitement about how they can help their new team in the present and future. There are also players who underperform, creating a knee-jerk reaction with labels like “bust.”
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For the former group of players, strong play leads to receiving honors like a spot on the All-Summer League team or Summer League MVP.
While we have seen some Summer League MVPs or All-Summer League team members fail to translate that success to real games in the past, we’ve also seen some players carry that momentum into Rookie of the Year-caliber seasons, like Damian Lillard in 2012.
Who was this year’s Summer League MVP and which players made the All-Summer League team? Find out below.
Las Vegas Summer League MVP
Keegan Murray, the Kings’ No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, has taken home Summer League MVP with averages of 23.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals over four games.
Take a look at the complete list of former Summer League MVPs below.
All-Las Vegas Summer League teams
Alongside the Summer League MVP, Murray, Nets guard Cam Thomas headlines the five players who were selected to the 2022 All-Las Vegas Summer League First Team.
Summer League championship game MVP, Trendon Watford, headlines the All-Las Vegas Summer League Second Team.
