The 2017 NBA Summer has been a nonstop reel of headlines, surprises and action. From the NBA Draft to free agency to Summer League, fans have been fed a steady diet of news related to their favorite sport.
While Gordon Hayward, Chris Paul and others had their turn during free agency to dominate headlines, the most noteworthy actors of the summer have been rookies. From draft night to Las Vegas, they have stolen the show this summer, a needed development after the 2016 class fell on its face.
The Charlotte Hornets were ecstatic to see Kentucky guard Malik Monk fall to them at 11, when he was discussed as an option as high as 3rd.