The 2025 NBA Summer League has just about wrapped up in Las Vegas. Now it is time to go through the players who have impressed the most and those who have been a letdown.
Kyle Filipowski, Standout.
The 2024 Jazz second-round pick has performed outstandingly throughout the summer league, leading the league with 29 points per game while shooting 56% from the field.
The sophomore player looked unstoppable every time he was on the floor. He impressed with his shooting from the long ball, as he shot 39% on nearly 8 attempts per game.
After falling in the 2024 NBA draft, Filipowski delivered a solid rookie season, averaging nine points and six rebounds per game. He now looks for more opportunities after being one of the best players at the summer league.
Dalton Knecht, Disappointment.
The 17th pick from last year's draft was assumed by many as one of the sophomore players who would light up the summer league, but unfortunately, he showed the complete opposite.
Knecht only averaged 10 points per game, but the major concern was his shooting. He only shot 27% from the field and 23% from the three-point range. One of Knecht's strengths is his shooting, but his confidence has seemed to affect him ever since the rescinded trade with Mark Williams.
Knecht has the opportunity on the Lakers to become a great addition alongside Lebron James and Luka Doncic. For his sake, we are hoping that it was just a slump for his summer league campaign.
Bronny James, Standout.
After not playing much in his rookie season, the Lakers guard was looking to be an impact player for next season.
James, in his four games, averaged 14 points per game alongside four assists per game. He has excelled in highlight play, showing his improvement from last season. His defensive impact has impressed me the most, as he has shown his smartness on that side of the floor.
The son of Lebron James has had high expectations ever since being drafted because of his name, but for a 55th overall pick, he is starting to show his impact, hopefully resulting in more playing time for next season.
Yves Missi, Disappointment.
After a solid rookie season, Missi seemed to be destined to dominate the summer league in his second time around, but unfortunately for him, this was not the case.
In his three games, he averaged seven points and 10 rebounds, but the most concerning part of his game was that he shot 29% from the field.
Missi, who doesn't take many shots outside of the key, should be shooting over 50% from the field to be a capable big man in the league. So to see him shoot this poorly is quite disappointing.
He has the opportunity to be the starting centre for the Pelicans once again, but if his shooting woes continue, that opportunity may vanish very quickly.
Ajay Mitchell, Standout.
The Thunder's second-year player was easily one player you would watch and say, 'he is too good for summer league'.
Mitchell posted 20 points per game while shooting 50% from the field, but it was more about the eye test for Mitchell, even with these outstanding stats. Mitchell showed his outstanding guard play, proving that he could create a play on anyone at any time.
The Thunder guard was an impact player until an injury saw him be sidelined, but now he looks to be healthy and ready to be a vital player for last year's champions.
Andre Jackson Jr, Disappointment.
The Bucks wing was a player I thought would impress me in his third summer league campaign.
Jackson Jr only averaged five points per game in his four games. The wing was poor in just about all areas of the game, including on the defensive end, which is meant to be his best attribute.
In the previous summer league, he put up similar stats, so hopefully, he is just one of those players who excel with amazing players around him, such as Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Nique Clifford, Standout.
The 24th overall pick in the 2025 draft has thoroughly impressed fans in his first summer league.
Clifford averaged a solid 16 points per game while adding six rebounds and four assists per game. He impressed with his shooting and defence, as he shot 50% from three.
Sacramento Kings might've found themselves a steal in this year's NBA draft. The versatile wing looks to be an impact player right away for the Kings.
G.G. Jackson, Disappointment.
After battling through injuries the past year, Jackson was ready to thrive in his third summer league campaign.
Although Jackson averaged 14 points per game in his three games, he did shoot very poorly, especially as he shot only 16% from long distance.
After averaging 22 points in last year's summer league, it was expected for him to put up similar dominance, but unfortunately, he did not show this in any games in Las Vegas.
