NBA Summer League 2024: Hot Takes on McCain, Filipowski, Castle and More from Tuesday

Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs got a better understanding of the potential of their teams’ top draft picks as Summer League play continued Tuesday night.

Here’s a look at some of the hottest takes of the night surrounding the top rookies in summer action.

Jared McCain Shows Off NBA-Ready Shooting During Sixers’ Loss to Grizzlies

McCain’s shooting from deep impressed fans as the 76ers conceded an 87-85 Summer League loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

The No. 16 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft finished the outing with 12 points while going 3-for-7 from behind the arc.

McCain added four assists, three rebounds and one steal while going 3-for-4 from the foul line.

His three-point shooting led some fans to believe the Duke product will make an impact in the NBA during the 2023-24 season— and that his ultimate ceiling is even higher.

McCain and the Sixers return Wednesday night with a game against Utah to close out the Salt Lake City Summer League.

Kyle Filipowski Scores First Summer League Points as Jazz Lose to Thunder

Filipowski recorded the first Summer League points of his career during the Jazz’s 98-75 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The No. 32 pick, who entered the 2024 NBA draft after two seasons at Duke, was held to four points in 19 minutes on the court.

Filipowski’s limited usage led some fans to believe the Duke product needed more Summer League work before he is ready for the NBA.

The Jazz will take on Castle and the 76ers next during a Wednesday night game at Delta Center.

Stephon Castle Shows Point Guard Promise as Spurs defeat Team China

Castle recorded 18 points Tuesday night as the Spurs claimed an 89-67 victory over the Chinese National Team.

He finished the night having shot 8-for-21 while adding five assists and six rebounds.

The No. 4 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft is hoping to crack the Spurs roster after one standout season for UConn.

Despite Castle’s shooting struggles from deep as he went 0-for-6 from behind the arc, the 19-year-old’s defensive skills shone as he recorded a team-leading three steals in the win.

The Summer League contest left some fans convince the 19-year-old is already ready to succeed as an NBA point guard.

Castle and the Spurs will return to Summer League action in Saturday when they head to Las Vegas to take on the Portland Trail Blazers.