Like it always does, Summer League passed in a flash. Just a week and a half of hoops, five games in the desert heat. But after three long months without Phoenix Suns basketball, it felt like a breath of fresh air. There’s something inherently thrilling about watching the future of the franchise take the floor for the first time. After the anticipation of the NBA Draft, this is where excitement meets reality. It’s our first glimpse at potential.
Still, expectations must be kept in check. These games don’t count, even though they matter. They’re not a destination, but a mile marker on a long and winding road of development.