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2017 NBA Summer League: 5 biggest disappointments

By Max Holm

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls blocks the shot against the Washington Wizards during the 2017 Summer League on July 11, 2017 at Cox Pavillion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls blocks the shot against the Washington Wizards during the 2017 Summer League on July 11, 2017 at Cox Pavillion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 8: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League on July 8, 2017 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 8: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League on July 8, 2017 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

3. Jaylen Brown — Boston Celtics

Akin to Bender and Chriss, Jaylen Brown didn’t light up Summer League like many expected. Brown balled out against the Philadelphia 76ers in Utah, but that would prove to be perhaps his only good showing.

Despite having a more positive rookie year than either of the Suns’ rookies, Brown was back in Summer League and not doing much to show he’s a better player. Much of his red flags from before and after his rookie season were very apparent.

Brown looks to continue improving as a shooter, but the rest of his offensive skills is lacking. He has very little feel for the game. His defensive ability and effort are really his only calling cards at this point.

After an awful second game in Utah, Brown was even more underwhelming in Las Vegas. Averaging over one steal and block per game is nice, but his 10.3 points per game on 30.3 percent shooting is not. Brown still has a very long way to go to become more than a half-decent role player for the Celtics.