Jalen Smith’s growth behind the scenes last season to be on display during 2021 NBA Summer League
LAS VEGAS — The team plane touched down in the Valley around 2 a.m. on July 21, capping off nearly a nine-month journey for the Phoenix Suns through a condensed training camp, an unorthodox regular season filled with COVID-19 protocols and a historic run to the NBA Finals.
The short offseason officially began for players to rest their bodies, recover from the relentless grind and mentally reset following the rollercoaster of emotions they faced over the previous few months.
But over 2,000 miles away in Baltimore, Jalen Smith continued to put in work on the hardwood.