2018 NBA Summer League: Ranking the top 10 rookies

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9. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Los Angeles Clippers

Point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander picked up where he left off in college with the Los Angeles Clippers in Summer League. His versatile skill-set was on full display for a franchise in need of a new leader in 2018-19.

He averaged 19.0 points, 4.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in his four appearances with the Clippers. Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t appear in their final two contests, but his impact was felt in the rotation.

He put up 25 points, five assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block against the Houston Rockets on July 9. He proved to be a solid backcourt option to have alongside second-year guard Sindarious Thornwell, who averaged 14.4 points per game through five contests.

Gilgeous-Alexander played both guard spots during Summer League, something he should be accustomed to doing during the regular season off the bench. The Clippers will have a new look in 2018-19, but they aren’t short on talent.