The NBA Summer League wrapped up last weekend, and a few former Ducks got their chance to show what they could do on that stage.
The numbers tell the story pretty quickly. TJ Bamba appeared in three games, averaging 12.8 minutes and 4 points while shooting 21.1% from the field, 18.2% from three and 50% at the line. He also chipped in 1 assist, 1.3 rebounds, 0.3 steals and no blocks per game.
Brandon Angel played in four games and logged 12 minutes a night. He finished with 4.5 points per game on 53% shooting overall, 66.7% from deep and 0% from the free-throw line. He added 3 rebounds, 0.2 steals and 0.5 blocks per game.
The most eye-catching line belonged to Nate Bittle. In four games, he averaged 20.6 minutes, 9.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.8 blocks while shooting 50% from the field, 43.8% from three and 100% at the stripe.
That’s the part that stood out most. Bittle looked healthy, and he played the same kind of game Ducks fans have seen from him over the last few seasons. Watching him in Summer League, it was hard not to come away more convinced that he can build a real NBA career as a role player.
And in today’s league, that shooting touch matters. You have to be able to stretch the floor if you want to stick around for more than a couple of years.
I don’t know if Bittle will remain with the Raptors, but it feels like somebody will give him a chance. When that opportunity comes, he looks ready to make it count.
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