Some tidbits on our rookies:

– Though James Johnson is very skilled, it’s clear that he’s not ready to play the small forward position full time yet. He’s still too heavy on his feet and not explosive enough to get by people off of the dribble.

– Taj Gibson with 5 fouls in less then a quarter and a half. An NBA Summer League norm for rookie big men.

– James Johnson is really struggling out here, even though he just hit a jumper. He needs to understand how good he can be as a face the basket power forward. Maturity, conditioning, basketball IQ, and understanding of the game will ultimately be what makes or breaks him. He’s got the talent though.