NBA Summer League: 5 players that raised their stock the most

By Ryan Piers | Jul 19, 2017

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks brings the ball up the court against the Boston Celtics during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dallas won 91-74. 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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Okaro White, Miami Heat

White etched his name into Heat lore last year after the team went 13-0 following his signing. The athletic wing garnered the nickname “13-Okaro” despite hardly playing.

After stints overseas, White is in a make it or break it year with Miami. The Heat are fond of the young player and do have a history or turning overseas journeyman into starters. So it’s not a pipedream for White to think he has a shot at playing big minutes next year.

But he needs a quick start. And so far, at least in summer league, he’s doing just that. White leads summer league in minutes per game as well as scoring, with 19. He’s also averaged eight rebounds per game.

White is on a partially guaranteed contract, so he will got a shot with Miami next year. And with Justise Winslow struggling to gain traction, the team needs an athletic wing to blossom. He’s certainly made a name for himself in Las Vegas. Hopefully, for his sake, it transfers into minutes next year in South Beach.

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