2017 NBA Summer League
The 2017 NBA Summer League operated as three separate events across the United States. Orlando hosted eight teams from July 1 to June 6 at the Amway Center. Utah gathered four teams for a round-robin format between July 3 and 6. Las Vegas served as the premier event with 24 teams competing from July 7 to 17.
Eight teams played five games each during the week-long Orlando Pro Summer League. The Dallas Mavericks finished first with a perfect record of five wins and zero losses. A unique point system awarded four points for winning a game and one point for winning a quarter. Tied quarters split half a point between both sides. Tiebreakers included total point differential, least points allowed, or a coin flip if standings remained equal.
Four teams competed in the Utah Jazz Summer League from July 3 to 6. Each team faced every other opponent once in a single round-robin schedule. Bryn Forbes led scoring with 21.3 points per game while playing for San Antonio Spurs. Dante Exum averaged 6.3 assists for the host Utah Jazz. Jaylen Brown topped rebounding charts with 10.5 boards per contest.
Twenty-four teams entered the Las Vegas NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center. Sixty-seven games took place over eleven days ending on July 17. The Los Angeles Lakers won the championship after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers. Kyle Kuzma earned Championship Game MVP honors following his performance. Eight teams received first-round byes based on their preliminary records.
Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz led all players with 28.0 points per game in Las Vegas. Brandon Ingram and Bryn Forbes both averaged 26.0 points during the tournament. Lonzo Ball distributed 9.3 assists per game for the Lakers. Matt Costello grabbed 12.0 rebounds per game while playing for an unnamed team. Caleb Swanigan secured 10.6 rebounds per contest for Portland.
A panel of media members selected the All-Summer League First and Second Teams. Lonzo Ball received Tournament MVP honors alongside his selection to the First Team. John Collins, Josh Jackson, Dennis Smith Jr., and Caleb Swanigan joined him on that squad. Kyle Kuzma made the Second Team before winning Championship Game MVP. Wayne Selden Jr. and Jayson Tatum also earned Second Team recognition.
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Common questions
When and where did the 2017 NBA Summer League take place?
The 2017 NBA Summer League operated as three separate events across the United States from July 1 to July 17. Orlando hosted eight teams from July 1 to June 6 at the Amway Center while Utah gathered four teams between July 3 and 6. Las Vegas served as the premier event with 24 teams competing from July 7 to 17.
Which team won the 2017 NBA Summer League championship in Las Vegas?
The Los Angeles Lakers won the championship after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers on July 17. Kyle Kuzma earned Championship Game MVP honors following his performance for the winning team. Eight teams received first-round byes based on their preliminary records before the final game.
Who led scoring during the 2017 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas?
Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz led all players with 28.0 points per game in Las Vegas. Brandon Ingram and Bryn Forbes both averaged 26.0 points during the tournament. Lonzo Ball distributed 9.3 assists per game for the Lakers while Matt Costello grabbed 12.0 rebounds per game.
What unique point system was used in the 2017 NBA Summer League Orlando Pro event?
A unique point system awarded four points for winning a game and one point for winning a quarter. Tied quarters split half a point between both sides. Tiebreakers included total point differential, least points allowed, or a coin flip if standings remained equal.
Which players made the All-Summer League First Team in 2017?
Lonzo Ball received Tournament MVP honors alongside his selection to the First Team. John Collins, Josh Jackson, Dennis Smith Jr., and Caleb Swanigan joined him on that squad. Kyle Kuzma made the Second Team before winning Championship Game MVP.