Brayden Burries already looks like a home run addition to the Milwaukee Bucks. The 10th overall pick has done nothing but flex his potential since the NBA Draft. For example, per RealGM, his 23.5 points per game is the highest Summer League average for any Bucks player since 2007-08. With all of the names that have come and gone since then, that only adds to the hype surrounding Burries.
It hasn't taken Burries long to shine
No one has even come close to Burries' record. Tobias Harris is second on the list, averaging 20.8, Christian Wood is third at 20.4, and Jordan Nwora is fourth at 20.3. What did those three players all become known for throughout their careers, short or long? Scoring the basketball. To see that the new guy in town is already ahead of them in that department is reassuring.
What stood out the most with Burries was his feel for the game. He looked as comfortable as ever. Whether he drove to the lane for a game-winning bucket or heaved a step-back triple early in the shot clock, Burries was confident in every single shot, and the results speak for themselves, as he buried 50 percent of his overall tries.
Despite his record, Burries left food on the table, which was the free-throw line in this case. He shot a mere 66.7 percent from the stripe during his Summer League effort. The guard knocked in over 80 percent of them during his collegiate career, so he's certainly a capable shooter at the stripe. With how well he played overall, this feels like a major nitpick.
Burries still has more room to grow
Of course, the NBA is a different beast than Summer League. Many players in Summer League are just looking to stick in the league. The true test for Burries will be seeing what he does when on the floor against NBA competition. A good Summer League showing doesn't mean a player is bound to be a star, but it is a nice start.
There is no telling how much Burries will play for the Milwaukee Bucks this season, especially as their guard jam remains firmly in place. With potential like he's shown, though, it will be hard to keep him off the floor for long. The rookie looks like he could be the future of the franchise, especially if he can replicate his Summer League performance on a greater scale this season.
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