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New York Knicks: 6 Takeaways From Orlando Summer League

By Kenneth Teape

Feb 9, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Ron Baker (31) gestures from the court against the Drake Bulldogs during the first half at Knapp Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Ron Baker (31) gestures from the court against the Drake Bulldogs during the first half at Knapp Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /
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DaJuan Summers Comes Up Short

Summers was selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, but has not appeared in an NBA game since 2012. Last season he was brought into training camp with the Knicks, but was waived prior to the season and played with their NBA D-League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks.

At 28-years old, and with NBA experience, Summers is someone you would expect to excel during Summer League against younger players getting their first taste of NBA action. But, too often, Summers was nonexistent and not taking over games as he should.

Summers started every game for the Knicks this summer, and was pretty consistent. He scored 12 points in the first game, and then after scoring zero in game two was able to score 12, eight and 11 points in the next three games. Summers was never a big scorer even while at Georgetown, averaging 11.2 points per game in his three seasons there.

But, in his D-League career, Summers has averaged 18.7 points per game, and that is where you’d expect him to be closer to during Summer League given the competition. But, Summers could have also been a secondary option for the Knicks, as they want to see what other younger players are made of.

It would not be surprising to see Summers receive an invite to training camp since he was there last season and the Knicks have spots available. But, his chances of making the Knicks, or any other NBA roster, are dwindling.

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