2018 NBA Summer League: 7 biggest standouts 

2018 Summer League - Las Vegas - Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers
The 2018 Summer League winners, Portland Trailblazers.

1. Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies):

2018 Las Vegas Summer League - Memphis Grizzlies v Utah Jazz
Jackson Jr. was the best player on the court during most games

The Grizzlies have finally had some luck with the draft, getting the big man Jackson Jr. at #4. From his first game at the Utah Summer league, he was on display, showing everyone why the Grizzlies were so high on him. He looks like the future of the NBA centers, he can drain threes, runs the court, is strong and physical inside, and can get up and block shots.

In Utah, he averaged 15.7 points per game and five boards a night. Interestingly, through much the summer games the Grizzlies tried to pair him with a true center, seemingly getting him used to playing the four next to Marc Gasol next season.

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Jackson looked a little tired and struggled some in Las Vegas. But the Grizzlies have bagged someone special with a lot of potential.

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