Hunter Tyson impresses in NBA Summer League debut for Denver Nuggets
Hunter Tyson didn’t hesitate to show the Denver Nuggets why they made the right draft pick. The former Clemson forward was dominant during Denver’s first Las Vegas Summer League game.
Although the Nuggets fell to the Milwaukee Bucks 92-85, Tyson shined. The No. 37 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft dropped 21 points and five rebounds while shooting 7-13 (53%) from the field and 3-7 (42%) from beyond the arc.
Those familiar with Tyson won’t be shocked by the standout performance. Tyson exponentially improved over five seasons at Clemson, boasting his best season in 2022-2023. The 6-foot-8 star averaged 15.3 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.
Additionally, Tyson is a former four-star recruit. The North Carolina native was the No. 195 overall recruit in the nation in the Class of 2018, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
Although many NBA experts criticized the Denver Nuggets rookie’s ability to guard NBA level talent, he looked excellent on defense on Friday. Tyson recorded three blocks, capping off his defensive performance with a nasty swat on former Gonzaga star Drew Timme right before time expired in the first quarter.
Fans won’t have to wait long before watching Tyson hit the hardwood again. The Nuggets will face the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in their second game of the NBA Summer League.
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