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LA Clippers: Grading Each Player’s Summer League Performance

By Garrett Chorpenning

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers looks on from the floor during the game against the Washington Wizards during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 11, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers looks on from the floor during the game against the Washington Wizards during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 11, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Bodgan Bliznyuk: C-

Unfortunately for Bogdan Bliznyuk, he wasn’t an integral part of the Clippers rotation. He played in three games, averaging nine minutes per contest.

Bliznyuk didn’t get much of a chance to prove himself when he was given the minutes, either. He only attempted six shots in total, connecting on one.

There wasn’t much expected from him entering Sumer League, and that’s the way it ended too. As a true rookie, it’s likely he signs overseas or with a G-League team before he returns to Summer League again in the future.

Tyler Harris: C

Like Bliznyuk, Tyler Harris didn’t get a great chance to prove himself, ether. He saw just 6.3 minutes per game, appearing in four contests.

Harris put up 2.5 points per game on 36% shooting, and grabbed 3.5 rebounds as well.

It’s hard to knock him for what he didn’t get done, because he never really had the opportunity. His play was average considering his allotted time, and it’s likely he could’ve accomplished more with a greater role. With that said, he remains at a C.

Desi Rodriguez: B-

Due to a surprising lack of wings, Desi Rodriguez logged the most minutes at the position for the Clippers’ Summer League team. Appearing in all six games, Rodriguez played nearly 22 minutes per contest.

He looked solid, to say the least, and made several smart plays, on both ends of the floor. His hands were active, he was quick for his size, and proved capable of maintaining his starting role for a majority of the games.

In terms of numbers, Rodriguez remains near the top of the bunch. His 7.0 points per game ranked sixth on the roster, and his 1.7 steals ranked second. He connected on 35% of his field goals, leaving something to be desired on offense, but he’ll have plenty of time to work out the kinks. Rodriguez will more than likely be picked up by a G-League squad, and may even earn a two-way deal.

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