Top 5 most impressive prospects in the 2021 NBA Summer League who were drafted in Round 2 of this year's draft

Sharife Cooper has been one of the most impressive second-round picks in the 2021 NBA Summer League.
Sharife Cooper has been one of the most impressive second-round picks in the 2021 NBA Summer League.

#3 Luka Garza - Detroit Pistons

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Detroit Pistons Introduce NBA Draft Pick Luka Garza

Next on the list is center Luka Garza of the Detroit Pistons. Garza was selected #52 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Pistons struggled in their opening two games, but after giving Garza more minutes lately, they have managed to overturn their poor run of form. He has averaged 13.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per contest in just 19 minutes of playing time per game so far.

Garza scored 20 points and 14 rebounds in his most recent game against the LA Lakers. His performance was key for the team, who were without their guards Cade Cunningham and Killian Hayes. Garza is quite efficient with his shooting as well and has shot 52.9% from the field and, including 42.9% from the three-point line.

#2 Miles McBride - New York Knicks

Miles McBride
Miles McBride

Miles McBride was selected #36 overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2021 NBA Draft. He was traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for the #32 pick, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. Both teams will be happy with the trade after their latest recruits flourished for them during the 2021 NBA Summer League.

McBride has emerged as a high-caliber guard for the New York Knicks with his recent showings. He is averaging 14.4 points, 4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. McBride has started four of the five games off the bench for the Knicks. He is a terrific shooter, converting 50% of his shots from the field and 46.4% from the three-point line on 5.6 attempts.

McBride was sensational in his recent outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He scored 23 points, shooting 9 of 14 from the floor, including 5 of 8 from deep.

#1 Sharife Cooper - Atlanta Hawks

Sharife Cooper #2 (left) in action.
Sharife Cooper #2 (left) in action.

The Atlanta Hawks went a long way in the 2020-21 NBA season on the back of their youthful squad led by Trae Young. They will be happy to have another upcoming young guard in 20-year old Sharife Cooper, who has taken the 2021 NBA Summer League by storm with his stellar showings.

Cooper was selected #48 overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2021 NBA Draft. He is averaging 17.6 points and nine assists per contest across three games. He is shooting 51.2% from the field on 14.3 attempts per game. His assists tally is the highest among all players in the 2021 NBA Summer League so far.

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