First Impressions of This Year’s Rookie Class in Summer League from The Mismatch

First Impressions of This Year’s Rookie Class in Summer League

1 hour 9 minutes Posted Aug 10, 2021 at 6:32 pm.

Verno and KOC do a big summer league catchup after the first few days of play, starting with this year’s rookie class and why rookies are more able than ever to contribute to a winning team in the NBA

They take a closer look at standout Kings rookie Davion Mitchell

Cade Cunningham’s leadership

and Alperen Sengun’s play for the Rockets

Then they talk about the sophomore players in summer league, including Desmond Bane, Obi Toppin, and Tyrese Maxey, as well as the veteran players who have popped up

Finally, a drop of news about where Dennis Schröder may end up has broken: the Celtics have offered a one-year, $5.6 million deal

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Verno and KOC do a big summer league catchup after the first few days of play, starting with this year’s rookie class and why rookies are more able than ever to contribute to a winning team in the NBA (1:00). They take a closer look at standout Kings rookie Davion Mitchell (34:00), Cade Cunningham’s leadership (43:00), and Alperen Sengun’s play for the Rockets (0:00). Then they talk about the sophomore players in summer league, including Desmond Bane, Obi Toppin, and Tyrese Maxey, as well as the veteran players who have popped up (44:40). Finally, a drop of news about where Dennis Schröder may end up has broken: the Celtics have offered a one-year, $5.6 million deal (1:00:45).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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