Brayden Burries put together an electric summer league campaign and the Bucks fanbase should rightfully be excited about his potential. Burries was one of the best rookies in Las Vegas and seems ready to make an impact on both ends from day one. So far, it looks like he could be a great cornerstone for the Bucks' upcoming rebuild.
Burries showed out in the Vegas Summer League
Just off basic counting stats, Burries had one of the most impressive summer league performances: he averaged 23.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. That was the fifth-highest scoring average among all players, including 9 guys who were selected ahead of him this year in the draft and some returning second-year players. But Burries' impact went even further than just his scoring.
His playmaking may seem just fair based on the 4.3 assists per game, but get more impressive when you dig in deeper. Summer league is a notoriously sloppy affair, where ragtag teams and inexperienced play often leads to a lot of turnovers. But Burries was able to maintain his composure and only commit 0.8 turnovers per game while racking up those assists.
Burries was also supremely efficient in his scoring, another rarity in the summer league. He shot 50% from the field and 36% from three, very good numbers in the extremely physical summer league. His efficiency in both his playmaking and scoring at a young age show that Burries is ready to succeed in any role that the Bucks have for him next season.
The Bucks should have no concerns about Burries
As a cherry on top, Burries held up pretty well on defense too. He averaged 2 steals and 1 block per game, which would be phenomenal defensive playmaking from any guard at the NBA level. Of course, Burries is unlikely to carry that production over against standard NBA rosters, but the numbers show that he wasn't a glaring weak point on defense.
Adding solid defenders across the board has been a priority for Milwaukee this offseason, and fortunately their top draft pick fits the bill. In today's league, it's more important than ever to have no defensive weak links on the floor, since coaches are so smart about attacking those. The fact that Burries is already showing good defensive instincts along with his clear offensive talent could give the Bucks a major advantage.
Throughout summer league, Burries was able to showcase his all-around game and prove his worth immediately. He not only has the talent and athleticism to compete at an NBA level, but also the patience and basketball instincts to make life easier for his teammates right away. If all goes right, Burries should be a great piece for the Bucks next season and for the foreseeable future.
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