2019 Summer League

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Now with Summer League in the books, the rough part of the NBA calendar has arrived... waiting. But what did we learn from watching the Summer Dubs?

The first two weeks of July gave Dub Nation their first look at their three 2019 draft selections, as well as an extended peek at former rookie Jacob Evans as a point guard, not to mention the dozens of others competing for a pro contract. Overall, the summer Dubs went 3-5 in Sacramento’s California Classic (0-3) and NBA Summer League (3-2) in Las Vegas. And even though the Warriors went 3-1 to start the NBA Summer League, tie-breakers placed the Dubs 10th overall and left them out of the eight-team tournament that resulted in the Grizzlies’ Summer League Championship victory on Monday night.

For the Dubs, the end results were not as important as the development of the young talent and ensuring the Warriors find the right fit, according to Director of Player Personnel Larry Harris.

“This is just tying to see what the rookies — and in Jacob [Evans] — is where we are going to be able to slot them in,” Harris said. “What minutes and what positions do they think they can help us?… The guys that are on our roster for Summer League [are] guys who are probably going to be spot minutes. So these games [were] very important to establish what we want from them and what they should expect come training camp,” Harris said.

Jordan Poole: The 28th overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft got hot in Vegas, bouncing back from a cold-shooting start to the summer to post back-to-back games of 20-plus points, showing he could adapt to the level of talent quickly and find multiple ways to score. Poole averaged just over 14 points per game, along with two steals per game over his final four games thanks to extra activity on defense and solid awareness when covering the passing lanes.

Eric Paschall: Though his summer was cut short due to a nagging injury sustained in the Dubs’ first game in Las Vegas, Paschall provided an impact on both sides of the court in his three games. With his size, strength and athleticism, Paschall had a knack to create his own shot with drives to the rim. He shot 55 percent for the summer and his 18 points in the second game of the California Classic led all Dubs scorers.

Alen Smailagić: The youngest Dub displayed extreme tenacity when working in and around the hoop. Smailagić had several emphatic dunks and finishes after finding his way to the bucket against opponents, while also fighting for any rebound that came his way. The center also displayed confidence in his three-point shot, making four treys over seven games. But perhaps the 18-year-old’s most attractive skill stemmed from his hunger and willingness to compete.

Jacob Evans: After splitting time between Golden State and Santa Cruz last year as a combo guard, the soon-to-be second-year Dub got extended playing time at point guard. He responded by averaging 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists while contributing 0.8 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. Evans was confident in running the offense and gelled well in the backcourt with Poole, who said in an on-court interview that they “gained a connection and chemistry that is absolutely amazing.”

Now with Summer League in the books, the rough part of the NBA calendar has arrived... waiting. We’re more than two full months from the start of training camp, giving the young Dubs some time to build upon the impressions they left with their play in this year’s summer leagues.

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Warriors Summer League Takeaways

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Golden State Warriors

In an exhilarating consolation round matchup, the Warriors fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 88-87 on Friday. The squad started out strong, with a vigorous defensive effort earning the Dubs 24-point lead going into the half. However despite their spirited hustle, the Warriors were unable to sustain the lead in the second half, ultimately dropping their fifth and final Summer League game.

Dubs forward Travis Wear was a force on both ends of the court, tallying 16 points and seven rebounds while shooting a perfect 7-for-7 from the line. Center Ebuka Izundu maintained his presence in the paint, adding 14 points and a team-high of 11 rebounds, while Julian Washburn added 12 points on 6-for-8 shooting (75.0 percent). However, it was the leading efforts of Kevin McClain that helped the Dubs stay competitive throughout the contest; he recorded a game-high 24 points to go with four steals, including closing out the first half with a bang.

GSW
            PTS: McClain (24)
            REB: Izundu (11)
            AST: Toscano-Anderson (5)

LAL
            PTS: Caroline (20)
            REB: Wear (9)
            AST: Miller-McIntyre (5)

Though the Warriors will not be participating in the eight-team Summer League tournament, the team finishes 3-2 to close out this year’s action.

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Second Half Struggles Sink Dubs in Summer League Finale

In a fourth quarter comeback, the Dubs took a 73-69 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, finishing with their third victory of preliminary play in Las Vegas. Though the Warriors struggled to get ahead of the Nuggets early on, the Dubs used a 23-5 run to turn the game around in the final minutes of the contest.

It was a combined scoring effort by the Warriors’ backcourt, with Jacob Evans tallying a team-high 17 points and Jordan Poole recording 12 points and six rebounds. Forward Dedric Lawson also grabbed six rebounds and served up a team-high of four assists for the evening. Additionally, the playmaking efforts of Juan Toscano Anderson were undeniable, as the former Santa Cruz Warrior protected both sides of the ball, scratching ten points on 5-for-7 shooting while grabbing five rebounds, snapping four steals and recording three blocks.

GSW
            PTS: Evans (17)
            REB: 2 Tied (6)
            AST: Lawson (4)

DEN
            PTS: Vanderbilt (20)
            REB: Vanderbilt (17)
            AST: Goodwin (5)

The Dubs maintained the competitive edge until the final seconds of the game, closing out their fourth and final preliminary Summer League game on a high-note. The squad now waits to see if their Summer League stint will continue into tournament play.

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Dubs Defeat Nuggets in Final Preliminary Round Game

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Summer League Photos: Warriors vs. Nuggets - 7/10/19

2019 Summer League Player Profile: Jordan Poole

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Warriors rookie Jordan Poole got hot in the second quarter, shifting momentum in a 88-80 win over the Lakers on Sunday night at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

It was a slow start for the Dubs in this one, falling as far down as nine points early and being held without a three-pointer in first quarter. After being held scoreless for the first 10 minutes of the game, Poole got it going and fueled a 13-2 second quarter run. That scoring surge, as well as a late sequence in which an Alen Smailagic block on the defensive end led to a Poole three-point splash, would be enough to for the Dubs to seal the team’s second win in a row.

Poole finished with 23 points on 7-of-15, knocking down three shots from Boston’s the arc and three steals. Jacob Evans stuffed the stat sheet with 12 points, five rebounds, eight assists and a block while running point for the squad. Forward Dedric Lawson was efficient in his 20 minutes off the bench, contributing 11 points and seven rebounds.

GSW
            PTS: Poole (23)
            REB: Lawson (7)
            AST: Evans (8)

LAL
            PTS: Caroline (27)
            REB: 2 Tied (10)
            AST: Miller-McIntyre (10)

Now 2-1 in Las Vegas, the Warriors will close out preliminary round play with a Wednesday night tilt with the Nuggets Tune-in at 8:30 p.m. (Pacific) on Warriors Sound and the Warriors App to catch all the action.