I know it's only summer league, and I know that getting carried away with young players is highly frowned upon around here, but based on what I've seen from the kid so far, I just can't help myself. I'm in love with Kelly Olynyk's game.
While everyone else is out there just trying to prove that they belong, the Klynyk is trying to prove that he's the best player on the court. And, he's succeeding. He's just so skilled, so smooth, just really looks like a baller.
Everyone can point to Luke Harangody as an example of the dangers of falling for a rookie who plays well in summer league. However, despite Luke having a good showing in his rookie year, did anyone really fall for him in the same way they are falling for Kelly?
Luke Harangody didn't wow people the way Kelly Olynyk is in this year's summer league. And, it's not just us green-goggled homers. I mean, I love listening to Kendall Gill and Dennis Johnson call these summer league games. You can almost picture their jaws dropping at some of the stuff he's doing out there. One of my favorite moments was when Dennis Scott, and I forget what play it was, just went "come on" as his analysis.
Yeah, I'm getting carried away, and I'm happy to do so. I'm going on record as saying; "this kid is for real."