Official website review Xia Lian s outstanding second-year players: Broonnisal is on the list, Kawamura Yuki is also on the list

Although the 2025 Summer League provides rookies with the opportunity to experience NBA events for the first time, second-year players from the 2024 NBA draft also ushered in their own shining moments. On July 21, the NBA official website selected five sophomore players who performed well in the Summer League -

Browney. After the Los Angeles Lakers performed well in the California Classic, Brownie continued his good form in Las Vegas. The biggest change is confidence - he seems more calm when controlling the offense and still shoots three-pointers well.

Although the Lakers lost to the Clippers on July 15, Brownie was one of the few highlights, with his full-scale performance: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 three-pointers. In addition, in three summer league games, he averaged 16.3 points, 4.3 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game, which was able to drive his teammates to participate in the offense and set off scoring climaxes many times in the game.

Yuki Kawamura, the sophomore from Japan hopes to make a difference in the Las Vegas Bulls roster after a good rookie season with the Grizzlies (22 games).

His field vision and pass-first play have earned him a stable substitute time. On July 19, in the game leading the Bulls to a 105-92 victory over the Utah Jazz, Kawamura Yuki contributed 20 points and 10 assists, including various gorgeous passes and precise three-pointers. After the summer league, the Bulls signed a two-way contract with Kawamura Yuki; he averaged 10.2 points, 6.2 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game throughout the week. Holland, the Detroit Pistons, is the No. 5 pick in the 2024 draft, and is preparing for a burst season as the Pistons hope to go further and go further in the playoffs. Holland performed steadily in his rookie season, playing in 81 games, averaging 6.4 points per game, and showing defensive potential. In his three summer league games, he averaged 21.7 points per game and shot 46.7% from three-pointers.

With rotation players such as Schroeder, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Fontekio leaving in the free agent market, Holland is expected to fill the vacancy in the second season.

Sal, Washington Wizards

As the third player in the 2024-25 rookie rankings, Saul seizes the opportunity of the summer league to continue to grow and demonstrate leadership. He has contributed 1.5 blocks per game in the rookie season and has continued to perform well on the defensive end. It is worth mentioning that on July 14, he set a new record of 8 blocks in a single game in the summer league, and also scored 16 points and 12 rebounds.

Shannon, Minnesota Timberwolves

Terrence Shannon Jr. was the No. 24 pick in the 2024 draft, and his performance proves why Timberwolves coach Finch dared to give him playing time in the playoffs during his rookie season. Little Shannon stood up from the bench, providing much-needed vitality. His positive performance in the critical third game became the winner and lost, and also laid the foundation for his further growth in the summer league.

In the Timberwolves' 94-83 victory over the Nuggets, Shannon Jr. scored 24 points, including 5 three-pointers. He also scored 20+ in three straight games in the summer league. As the Timberwolves maintain their roster consistency after two consecutive Western Conference Finals, Shannon Jr. is expected to get regular playing time, adding depth to the team’s wing position.