Yanic Konan Niederhauser displayed his agility, speed and ballhandling skills during the NBA Summer League, showcasing a thunderous dunk over Lakers defender Cole Swider.
Victor Wembanyama expressed that his time training with monks in China provided him with both improved mental focus and an understanding of optimal body positioning through kung fu techniques, which he believes will enhance his performance this upcoming season.
"I think this part of the year is all development and trying to see all that you can bring. And then once we get to the season, then trying to figure out a role. But I know what my role is gonna be: Defend. Defend. Defend. Defend - you ain't gotta tell me that."
"Even after controlling for a player's draft position and other relevant factors, we show that performance in summer league is positively correlated with performance for the same player as he competes as a rookie in the NBA regular season."