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Charlotte Hornets: Summer League Stock Report

By Brandon Croce

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2018 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hornets defeated the Thunder 88-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2018 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hornets defeated the Thunder 88-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 21: Miles Bridges is introduced before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 21: Miles Bridges is introduced before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) /

Stock Down: Miles Bridges

The initial returns from the 12th overall pick weren’t great as Miles Bridges struggled through the four games of Summer League play. He finished the summer averaging 15 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks. However, the point total was due to the fact that he took the second most field goal attempts (79) and ended up shooting only 34% from the field.

However, the one thing Bridges did show, specifically in the game against the Toronto Raptors is his ability to finish around the rim. While many will talk about the dunk he missed when he threw it off the backboard, he did finish this one earlier in the game.

The numbers behind the arc was even worse as he took 30 three point attempts and finished with a shooting percentage of only 20%. This will be the one area he can really separate himself from last year’s starter at small forward, Michael Kidd Gilchrist, who has only attempted 36 in the five years in the NBA.

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