Kings' Keegan Murray wins Las Vegas Summer League MVP; Nets' Cam Thomas highlights All-Las Vegas Summer League First Team

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Kings' Keegan Murray wins Las Vegas Summer League MVP; Nets' Cam Thomas highlights All-Las Vegas Summer League First Team image

In the blink of an eye, the Las Vegas Summer League has passed us by.

One of the NBA's tentpole events of the offseason, Summer League gives fans their first opportunity to see the incoming rookie class in action at the next level.

Every year, there are rookies who show out and generate a buzz and excitement about how they can help their new team in the present and future. There are also players who underperform, creating a knee-jerk reaction with labels like "bust."

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For the former group of players, strong play leads to receiving honors like a spot on the All-Summer League team or Summer League MVP.

While we have seen some Summer League MVPs or All-Summer League team members fail to translate that success to real games in the past, we've also seen some players carry that momentum into Rookie of the Year-caliber seasons, like Damian Lillard in 2012.

Who was this year's Summer League MVP and which players made the All-Summer League team? Find out below.

Las Vegas Summer League MVP

Keegan Murray, the Kings' No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, has taken home Summer League MVP with averages of 23.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals over four games.

Take a look at the complete list of former Summer League MVPs below.

List of every Las Vegas Summer League MVP
Year Player NBA Team Draft pick Nationality
2022 Keegan Murray Sacramento Kings 2022 Rd. 1 Pick 4 USA
2021 Davion Mitchell Sacramento Kings 2021 Rd. 1 Pick 9 USA
2021 Cameron Thomas Brooklyn Nets 2021 Rd. 1 Pick 27 USA
2020 -- -- -- --
2019 Brandon Clarke Memphis Grizzlies 2019 Rd. 1 Pick 21 Canada
2018 Josh Hart Los Angeles Lakers 2017 Rd. 1 Pick 30 USA
2017 Lonzo Ball Los Angeles Lakers 2017 Rd. 1 Pick 2 USA
2016 Tyus Jones Minnesota Timberwolves 2015 Rnd 1 Pick 24 USA
2015 Kyle Anderson San Antonio Spurs 2014 Rnd 1 Pick 30 USA
2014 Glen Rice Jr. Washington Wizards 2013 Rnd 2 Pick 5 USA
2013 Jonas Valanciunas Toronto Raptors 2011 Rnd 1 Pick 5 Lithuania
2012 Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers 2012 Rnd 1 Pick 6 USA
2012 Josh Selby Memphis Grizzlies 2011 Rnd 2 Pick 19 USA
2010 John Wall Washington Wizards 2010 Rnd 1 Pick 1 USA
2009 Blake Griffin LA Clippers 2009 Rnd 1 Pick 1 USA
2008 Jerryd Bayless Portland Trail Blazers 2008 Rnd 1 Pick 11 USA
2007 Nate Robinson New York Knicks 2005 Rnd 1 Pick 21 USA
2006 Randy Foye Minnesota Timberwolves 2006 Rnd 1 Pick 7 USA

All-Las Vegas Summer League teams

Alongside the Summer League MVP, Murray, Nets guard Cam Thomas headlines the five players who were selected to the 2022 All-Las Vegas Summer League First Team.

Summer League championship game MVP, Trendon Watford, headlines the All-Las Vegas Summer League Second Team.

2022 All-Las Vegas Summer League First Team
Player Position Team
Quentin Grimes G Knicks
Cam Thomas G Nets
Keegan Murray F Kings
Tari Eason F Rockets
Sandro Mamukelashvili F Bucks

 

2022 All-Las Vegas Summer League Second Team
Player Position Team
Bennedict Mathurin G Pacers
Lindell Wigginton G Bucks
Trendon Watford F Trail Blazers
Santi Aldama F Grizzlies
Marko Simonovic F Bulls

Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.