It is hard to make a better first impression than what the Dallas Mavericks got from Jaden Hardy and AJ Lawson in their NBA Summer League debut. Both players looked ready for their moment at the circus in the desert, playing solid, and at times thrilling, basketball.
Both poured in 28 points, the most any Mavericks player has scored at Summer League since Cameron Payne dropped in 32 in 2019. Even though they still have room for improvement, it was a solid showing from two players trying to establish themselves.
“It felt really great to get out there and play with the team,” Hardy told reporters after the game.