By the Numbers: Day 4 (Summer League, 2023)

Former New Zealand Breakers import guard Barry Brown Jr was the top scorer out of the five NBL player appearances on Day 4 of the NBA Summer League.

Brown Jr and the Phoenix Suns won 73-70 against the Miami Heat. Brown Jr had a 14-point game with four rebounds and two assists.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today&#39;s numbers ?<br><br>B. Brown: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 2 STL<br>Camara: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL<br>G. Brown: 11 PTS, 7 REB, 4 STL<br>Jemison: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 2 STL<br>Usher: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 3 STL <a href="https://t.co/gSYV2UYZgr">pic.twitter.com/gSYV2UYZgr</a></p>&mdash; Phoenix Suns (@Suns) <a href="https://twitter.com/Suns/status/1678566281803608064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

His teammate Keanu Pinder was sidelined due to a lingering back injury. 

NBA draftee and former NBL Next Star Mojave King had a 10-minute stint for the Indiana Pacers. The shooting guard scored six points and provided three rebounds and two assists, to aid in the Pacers’ 23-point win over the Orlando Magic.

Kai Sotto didn't hit the court for the Magic, with fans unhappy on the decision and chanting his name around the arena. 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The entire crowd here at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBA2K24SummerLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBA2K24SummerLeague</a> just broke out into a “We Want Sotto” chant during a free throw at this Pacers/Magic game. <br><br>The people want to see Kai Sotto on the floor for <a href="https://twitter.com/OrlandoMagic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OrlandoMagic</a>. Give the people what they want !! <a href="https://t.co/lqZUdxjuSq">pic.twitter.com/lqZUdxjuSq</a></p>&mdash; Peter Hooley (@PeterHooley12) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterHooley12/status/1678576586097045504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Melbourne United’s hot property Luke Travers continues to progress, with the 21-year-old Cleveland Cavalier draftee helping his side defeat the Memphis Grizzlies, 100-77, with four points, four rebounds and one assist.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4pts, 4reb, 1ast, 1stl, 1blk for our guy this morning. <br><br>Cavs 100 defeated Memphis 77.<a href="https://twitter.com/NBASummerLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBASummerLeague</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/cavs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cavs</a> <a href="https://t.co/4cWadtjcpk">https://t.co/4cWadtjcpk</a></p>&mdash; Melbourne United (@MelbUnited) <a href="https://twitter.com/MelbUnited/status/1678553891267567617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sydney Kings’ championship player Jaylin Galloway and former King Brian Bowen II unforuntately claimed an L against the Utah Jazz. Galloway had two points with one assist and one block, whilst Bowen II recorded five points, two rebounds and one assist for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

By the numbers

NBL-rostered players
Luke Travers – 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist
Keanu Pinder – DNP
Hyunjung Lee – DNP
Kai Sotto – DNP
Jaylin Galloway – 2 points, 1 assist, 1 block
Sam Waardenburg – DNP

NBL capped & Australian players
Barry Brown Jr – 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Brian Bowen II – 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
Mojave King – 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
Makur Maker – DNP