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Ranking the top 10 rookies in 2017 NBA Summer League

By Max Holm

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AUBURN HILLS, MI – JUNE 23:  Stan Van Gundy introduces Luke Kennard #23 of the Detroit Pistons during a press conference on June 23, 2017 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, MI – JUNE 23:  Stan Van Gundy introduces Luke Kennard #23 of the Detroit Pistons during a press conference on June 23, 2017 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

10. Luke Kennard — Detroit Pistons

Luke Kennard was one of the few rookies who only got to ball out in Orlando. Most of his fellow classmates played in Las Vegas, in addition to the four teams that played in Utah. With a smooth jumper and an underrated handle, Kennard showed a lot of promise.

He was the seventh leading scorer at 17.2 points per game and showed an ability to hit NBA threes.

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For large stretches of Orlando Summer League, no one could guard him. Nothing worked. The Detroit Pistons need playmaking and shooting this year, which is exactly what they’re getting from Kennard.