The sophomore standout proved that he not must compete in Las Vegas after simply two video games. If he saved going with the Denver Nuggets, Julian Strawther might’ve been the favourite for the NBA Summer season League MVP.
Supply: Julian Strawther received’t play at this time vs. Charlotte and his Summer season League is over. He’s impressed and carried out his job. I believe the Nuggets have seen sufficient and really feel assured with the place he’s at.
— Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) July 16, 2024
Strawther in his hometown averaged 28.5 PPG (1st in NBA Summer season League) on 42.5 FG%/40.9 3PT%, 4.0 RPG, 3.0 APG and 1.5 SPG in 33.8 MPG. He was additionally coping with a minor ankle damage all through most of these two video games. Mike Malone should be impressed and considering whether or not he ought to transfer Strawther up in his rotation heading into Yr 2.
He solely averaged 10 minutes off the bench in his rookie season however can add a big offensive burst for the Nuggets given what we have now seen. That’s much more true now primarily based on the truth that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was traded to the Orlando Magic this offseason.
Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga College graduate from the Bay Space… Comply with him on Twitter @a_cravalho
