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Ranking the top 10 rookies in 2017 NBA Summer League

By Max Holm

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images
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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 17: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives past Caleb Swanigan #50 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the championship game of the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 17, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Los Angeles won 110-98. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 17: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives past Caleb Swanigan #50 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the championship game of the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 17, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Los Angeles won 110-98. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

3. Kyle Kuzma — Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Kuzma was the biggest winner of Las Vegas Summer League. He put his name on the map with some help from Lonzo Ball, won it all and took home championship MVP honors. Thirty points and 10 rebounds will get that for you.

It might not even be a stretch to call him the biggest surprise as well. As the 27th pick in the draft, Kuzma shot the ball from three like he never had before. He looks the part of a dynamic combo forward in the NBA.

Whether he can hold up on the defensive end is another matter. For now, Kuzma has amply shown his worth and looks like a possible first round steal. Julius Randle and co. had better be working on their jump shots.