Why NBA Summer League Is Fun But Misleading
About this episode
The episode discusses the entertainment value of the NBA Summer League and the misleading nature of box scores in evaluating player performance.
Send us Fan Mail We break down why NBA Summer League is mostly entertainment and why the box score can trick you into making big claims off small samples. We react to the biggest rookie matchups, point out what actually translates, and explain why returnees have a different standard. • Summer League as a fun watch instead of a true scouting tool • Why top rookies often look like the best player on the floor • Damian Lillard versus Josh Selby as the cautionary tale • D...
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