NBA summer league 2023 - Biggest surprises and disappointments in Las Vegas - ESPN

As the 2023 NBA 2K24 Summer League comes to a close, the next generation of NBA stars has become more clear. Victor Wembanyama owned the spotlight early in Las Vegas, as the No. 1 overall pick got his first taste of NBA action, struggling in his first game against the Charlotte Hornets but showing off his talent in a big way against the Portland Trail Blazers in his second game.

But Wembanyama didn't steal all the attention at summer league. Fellow rookie Keyonte George was one of the biggest surprises in Vegas with an impressive display of perimeter shooting and passing. Chet Holmgren was the other big story going into the event, as the Oklahoma City Thunder's No. 2 overall pick in 2022 made his return from injury and could prove to be another ascending young big man alongside Wembanyama.

Some of the other top rookies in this year's draft class were limited in what they showed off to fans. Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson suffered injuries in their first summer league games, which prevented Thompson from competing against his twin brother, Ausar Thompson, later in the week when the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets faced off.

What has been the biggest surprise so far? What about the biggest disappointment? Did the NBA get it right by adding a new penalty? Our insiders break down the biggest storylines through the first week in Las Vegas.

Kendra Andrews: Keyonte George simply dominated in the games he played before unfortunately spraining his ankle. He shot 11-of-25 from 3-point range in his two games and also dished out 17 assists, while also turning the ball over just six times. His assist to turnover ratio was highlighted as a concern by scouts, but he shut that notion down. He appears to be giving the Jazz options