(WEEI) While the NBA Summer League continues to grow as an event, there's only so much to take from these games. For the Celtics rookies, its a chance to get a taste of pro ball, while some players, like Tacko Fall, get the chance to prove their worth.
The Celtics won their first game against the 76ers 96-82, though that's not too important.
Here at three things worth noting:
Grant Williams' Approach
Celtics Summer League coach Scott Morrison clearly painted an accurate picture of Williams leading up to the start of Summer League.
He's capable of doing whatever's asked of him and does not hesitate. Williams may not be the best at any one thing, but he sufficient-to-good at almost everything.
Also, I like that Morrison used Williams as a sub. If he's going to contribute to the Celtics in any capacity this upcoming season, it's going to be as a sub with short minutes. It's best to give him 15-20 minutes each game like the Celtics did on Sunday (19) to give him a taste of what's to come in 2019-20.
Carsen Edwards Isn't Shy
This subhead isn't a commentary about Edwards' short shorts, but I will say, I'm not convinced those were regulation size.
In looking at his play, this is exactly what Edwards was expected to be. He jacked up 17 shots in 28 minutes and shot 41.2 percent from the floor, 41.7 percent on 5-for-12 shooting from deep, to finish with 20 points. Now, that's all well and good, but he could easily shoot poorly on Monday. It's Summer League.
As much as you can't put much stock in a player dominating a Summer League game, you can read a lot into a player performing poorly. Especially when he's about to enter his third year in the league like Yabusele.
Guerschon Yabusele Was Disappointing
