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5 players to watch in 2017 Las Vegas Summer League

By Max Holm

Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images
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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 22: Josh Jackson walks on stage with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted fourth overall by the Phoenix Suns during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 22: Josh Jackson walks on stage with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted fourth overall by the Phoenix Suns during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

4. Josh Jackson – Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns had to be delighted on draft night when Josh Jackson fell to the No. 4 pick. A Swiss army knife on offense, though with a troubling jumper, it’ll be exciting to see how much of that reputation shines through in Las Vegas. His jumper will be key to watch as well.

Again, Summer League isn’t the ultimate decider of rookie’s fates, but it can show you what a player is capable of presently. This week-plus of basketball will help us see how useful Jackson is on offense and how ready he is on defense.

Phoenix is banking on him being a two-way threat who can play above the rim, make plays for his teammates and compete. He’ll likely bring the kind of excitement that Donovan Mitchell has for Utah, only with a bit more star power.