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Ranking the Top 25 NBA Summer League Players so F
25. Amile Jefferson, Orlando Magic C
24. Quinndary Weatherspoon, San Antonio Spurs SG
23. Jacob Evans, Golden State Warriors SG/SF
22. Chris Clemons, Houston Rockets PG
21. Jarred Vanderbilt, Denver Nuggets PF
20. Naz Mitrou-Long, Cleveland Cavaliers PG/SG
19. Jarrett Allen, Brooklyn Nets C
18. Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies PF/C
17. Mfiondu Kabengele, Los Angeles Clippers PF/C
16. Drew Eubanks, San Antonio Spurs C
15. Daniel Gafford, Chicago Bulls C
14. Jock Landale, Milwaukee Bucks PF/C
13. Terance Mann, Los Angeles Clippers SG/SF
12. Jaxson Hayes, New Orleans Pelicans C
11. Carsen Edwards, Boston Celtics SG
10. Tony Bradley, Utah Jazz C
9. Mitchell Robinson, New York Knicks C
8. Chris Boucher, Toronto Raptors C
7. Tyler Herro, Miami Heat SG
6. Bruce Brown Jr., Detroit Pistons PG/SG
5. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, New Orleans Pelicans PG/SG
Stats through two games: 24.5 points, 7.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 52.8 field-goal percentage, 46.2 three-point percentage
All eyes were locked on Zion Williamson to start the New Orleans Pelicans' summer league experience. As of July 11, the main storyline has instead been the play of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the team's third first-round pick who's looked more comfortable and commanding than he did down the stretch for Virginia Tech.
While his scoring numbers stand out first, his facilitating has been the more satisfying development from a projection standpoint. He's delivered a number of high-level passes off the dribble, through crowds off ball screens and off penetration. A first-time viewer would believe they were watching a natural point guard, though signs leading up to summer league pointed to Alexander-Walker settling in as more of a secondary playmaker or combo guard.
His 24.5 points per game have been equally impressive, however. He's executed smoothly as a driver, mid-range shot-maker and pull-up shooter.
4. Cameron Payne, Dallas Mavericks PG
3. Anfernee Simons, Portland Trail Blazers
2. Kendrick Nunn, Miami Heat SG
1. Lonnie Walker IV, San Antonio Spurs SG