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NBA Summer League 2024 Will Be Uncommonly Interesting

Author DJ THUMP
The NBA Summer League 2024 is back with some excitement due to Lebron James Jr. But will he be the highlight of this year's league?

Las Vegas has hosted the NBA Summer League since 2004, and some great players have come out of the draft and participate. Now that Summer is here and the NBA draft is approaching again, it’s time to dive into July for basketball fans. And that typically means The NBA Summer league.

What To Expect In This NBA Summer League

This year, in particular, is not as stellar as last year with Wemby coming out, or even next year’s loaded NBA draft class, but at least we will have one name to highlight, and that is Bronny James. According to former NBA player and sports analyst Darius Rice “The NBA draft this year is considered one of if not the worst draft class as far as talent ever”. It’s no secret why LeBron told his son to stay in this draft. Next year will be real tough to get in for him and this year with it being so weak he can go anywhere from mid first round to the final pick.


The NBA Summer League kicks off July 12 and runs till July 22 at the Thomas and Mack center right here in the entertainment capital of the world, and it will bring out all 32 teams with their new draft picks, and some Free agents looking to make the teams.

We will take a deeper dive into this after the draft with my preview to Summer league, but like I said earlier, the one name we do know that’s sure to draw attention is Bronny James. Basketball fans will surely pack the house to watch him play on whatever team drafts him.

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With this years class being so weak, who knows what will happen. 93 players withdrew their names yesterday from the draft. And according to ESPN.com the New Orleans Pelicans deferred their 2024 pick from the Los Angels Lakers pick 17 until next season. Bottom line, no one wants to pick from this draft. However there are a few guys I think will be top 3.

#1: Zaccharie Risacher from France is a 6’9″ small Forward. and according to ESPN.com, “The son of former Olympian and Euro League player Stephane Risacher, Zaccharie was identified as possibly the top international prospect in his age group from an early stage”.

#2: Alex Sarr who is also from France, a big 7’1″ center who is ready to follow in Victor ‘Wemby’ Wembanyama’s footsteps.


#3: Reed Sheppard, is a throwback style guard who is skilled and exceptionally sound fundamentally, but not dynamic or totally explosive. Darius Rice also says “American Basketball is on a decline with these kids playing AAU (the Amateur Athletic Union) Are not working on their skills and individual abilities anymore”. In my opinion, European players are more polished, and better overall players.




Marlon "DJ Thump" Rice is a morning show host on Jammin’ 105.7 "Thump In The Morning!" He has been with the station for the past six years and has been inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame class of 2019. DJ Thump has toured with R&B legend Al B. Sure! As his music director. As a content creator for Jammin’ 105.7, DJ Thump writes articles on sports, preferably the Las Vegas Raiders and the world champion Las Vegas Aces. DJ Thump writes about the local community (which he is heavily involved in) as well as local Black-owned businesses.

Ranking the Top NBA Superstars Today

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and it’s been one of the most exciting playoffs in recent years. Many of the top NBA superstars today are in the playoffs, while others are watching, following some upset losses. Either way, there’s no denying that the NBA has a ton of talent right now. So many of the games have come down to the wire, which makes for some pretty incredible, and stressful, endings. So, who are the top NBA superstars of the minute?

The Top NBA Superstars Today

Before we get into the top NBA superstars today, let’s do some NBA history and look at the top players of all time. There’s a reason they call LeBron James the GOAT. He’s the best ever, according to the raw statistics and numbers via NBA.com. James knows how to really handle the pressure and fame.

In a recent interview with the New York Times, James went into detail about his fame and how it has impacted his life, both personal and professional. “I don’t want to say it ever becomes too much, but there are times when I wish I could do normal things,” he said. “I wish I could go to Target sometimes and walk into Starbucks and have my name on the cup just like regular people.” He obviously can’t do that without everyone rushing to meet the greatest basketball player of all time. NBA experts know that when you have a superstar as big as James, he never plays an away game. No matter what city he’s in, people will go to that game just to see him. I have yet to see the GOAT in action, so I hope he returns next year, so I can catch him live.

No. 2 on the list of the greatest NBA players of all time, according to the NBA’s stats, is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He played until he was 42 in an era where that was even more rare than it is today. So, how did he avoid burning out? Speaking with the Harvard Business Review, Abdul-Jabbar said, “I just thought that I had the greatest job in the world, and I wanted to keep it as long as I could. I knew it wouldn’t last forever.” He also noted that in one of his books, he quoted Jackie Robinson saying, “Athletes die twice,” because when you’re no longer playing professional sports, it’s a kind of a death. That’s deep.

Now, let’s get into the top NBA superstars today.

  • 5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s stats currently have him at No. 4 in the NBA, according to NBA.com‘s Player Impact Estimate. He’s a great driver and fantastic defender. That’s a dangerous combination. He’s one of the hottest players of the season.

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  • 4. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks

    Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is sitting at a Player Impact Estimate of No. 3 in the league via NBA.com. Sadly, before the playoffs began, Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury, so he was unable to participate. Now, the Bucks are out.

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  • 3. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers

    Some might say that putting LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers this far up on the list is a bit surprising. Overall, as I mentioned above, he’s the all-time greatest player in the NBA. However, he’s currently No. 5 in the NBA right now, according to NBA.com‘s Player Impact Estimate. He’s the GOAT, so I have to put him at No. 3.

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  • 2. Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks

    Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is an absolute beast on the court. That doesn’t always mean his always team wins, but he’s always out there, giving it his all. Doncic is ranked the No. 2 NBA player right now, via the NBA.com‘s Player Impact Estimate.

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  • 1. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets

    Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, “the Joker,” is one of the greatest centers of all time. He’s ranked No. 1 in the NBA, according to NBA.com‘s Player Impact Estimate. He has gotten some raised eyebrows lately, due to some weak Nuggets games in the playoffs. But, there’s no denying this MVP is the best right now.

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