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NBA Summer League: 5 Takeaways From Week One

By Ezra Siegel

Jul 10, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Upshaw (12) during an NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center. Minnesota won the game 81-68. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 10, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Upshaw (12) during an NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center. Minnesota won the game 81-68. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Stanley Johnson (Arizona) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number eight overall pick to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Stanley Johnson (Arizona) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number eight overall pick to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Stanley Johnson Is Ready For Primetime

Johnson’s college stint at Arizona was somewhat disappointing, but the No. 8 overall pick showed off his star potential in Orlando.

With the spotlight on him, Johnson did it all for the Pistons’ Summer League squad, and put up a nice stat line averaging around 16 points, seven rebounds, two steals and one block per game. While he passed the eye test with flying covers, his efficiency was also off the charts for a Summer League game with a 31.38 Player Efficiency Rating and a 120.7 offensive rating.

Johnson’s best outing came against Myles Turner and the Indiana Pacers when Johnson stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, 10 rebounds, three steals and two blocks in a blowout victory. The performance highlighted Johnson’s innate ability to contribute on both sides of the ball, which is a highly coveted attribute for young wing prospects.

One of Johnson’s biggest knocks coming out of college was his outside shooting, and the rookie did an excellent job spacing the floor while shooting 40 percent from downtown. However, his shooting wasn’t all pretty, as he shot an ugly 59 percent at the charity stripe.

Johnson will have a chance to make an immediate impact for Detroit, and if he can produce with similar efficiency as he did in Orlando, it will go a long way in reviving the Pistons’ playoff hopes.

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