Asa Newell has looked thoroughly impressive every time he’s been given an opportunity. Newell dropped 11 points, a rebound, and a steal in 19 minutes during a Wednesday night loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, shooting 4/5 from the field and 2/3 from deep.
While it won’t show up on the box score, the rookie hailing from UGA did a remarkable job of being communicative on defense and filling the lane in transition. These minor improvements from his summer league and early-season performances have helped Newell leap from a rookie who belongs in the G League to an NBA rotation-caliber player.