Top 10 individual performances from the 2021 NBA Summer League

#3 Obi Toppin vs the Detroit Pistons

Obi Toppin #1 of the New York Knicks

The New York Knicks fell to the No. 1 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, Cade Cunningham, and the Detroit Pistons in their fourth game of the event. Regardless, Obi Toppin was outstanding for the Knicks as he tried to inspire a comeback during the game.

Cunningham led the charge against the Knicks but was not as effective as Toppin when it came to scoring. He flirted with a double-double as he also registered nine rebounds in the game.

Obi Toppin tonight:31 Points9 Rebounds3 Steals2 Blocks65% FG pic.twitter.com/UgVeJkJhnU

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) August 14, 2021

The 2020 NBA Draft No. 8 overall pick put his NBA experience to good use as he dominated the game. Toppin also posted decent numbers on defense, registering three steals and two blocks, and also had zero turnovers in the game.

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#2 Paul Reed vs Minnesota Timberwolves

Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates with Seth Curry #31, Danny Green #14 and Paul Reed #44

Paul Reed exploded against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Philadelphia 76ers' final preliminary game of the competition. He registered an astounding 27 points, 20 rebounds, four assists, four steals, and four blocks in 11 of 17 shooting night.

It was the single most impressive performance from a player on a losing team throughout the 2021 NBA Summer League. The 76ers lost the game 96-99 in overtime, but it was not for a lack of trying from Reed.

The 22-year-old was an unstoppable force in the game as he knocked down 75% of his 3-point shots, was perfect from the charity stripe, and did a decent job protecting the basket. Regardless, the Timberwolves found a way to snatch the win late in the game, resulting in the Sixers recording their second NBA Summer League loss.

The Philadelphia 76ers used Reed in 26 games during the 2020-21 NBA regular season, while he featured in 15 games for the G League's Delaware Blue Coats. His efforts in the G League earned him the MVP and Rookie of the Year award while also being selected for the G League All-Defensive First Team.

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#1 Cam Thomas vs San Antonio Spurs

Cam Thomas during the 2021 NBA Draft

Cam Thomas has been an absolute sensation in the 2021 NBA Summer League, showing that he is a perfect fit with the Brooklyn Nets. After losing their first summer league game, the Nets, led by Thomas, caught fire.

They went on a three-game win streak to end their preliminary round. In the game against the Spurs, Thomas achieved an NBA Summer League feat that dates back to 2018 with his 36 points.

"It's just confidence."Another night, another HUGE @24_camthomas performance. 36 points in the W 🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/VD8T6g4aQR

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) August 15, 2021

The guard out of LSU converted 11 of 25 shots from the field and was perfect from the free-throw line, knocking down all eleven attempts. He also recorded two rebounds, two steals and an assist.

Selected as the 27th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Thomas was named co-MVP of the event. He also led the competition in scoring, finishing with 27 points per game while shooting 42.3% from the field.