Around New Year's Eve, we heard the first signals that the 2012 draft class might not live up to its substantial hype, and summer league has affirmed the sketpics.
"Discount this a little because Davis isn't here and [Charlotte] sat Kidd-Gilchrist, but I don't know if there's a true superstar here," a general manager said. "We're seeing a lot of strong, B-plus players, but nobody who can put a team on [his] back."
Portland Trail Blazers rookie point guard Damian Lillard has his fans among those who didn't get a chance to watch him play at Weber State.
"He's strong," an NBA assistant coach said. "I like him in the pick-and-roll and I like his defensive instincts. He and LaMarcus [Aldridge] will be tough to defend, especially if [Portland] can pick up some shooters."