Nick Boyd closes out his three-game run in the California Classic with another solid performance, scoring 13 points while logging 5 assists and 2 steals in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Boyd picked up right where he left off in his last game, once again showcasing tangible two-way ability.
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This was his best performance on paper as a scorer, showcasing comfort and the ability to pick his spots with ease in transition. In the half court, Boyd did a good job of commanding the offense, handling the ball and setting the table for others.
His offensive prowess was clearly rewarded by the coaching staff as well. Even though Boyd didn't lead the team in minutes today, he led the Warriors in minutes in each of the first two games and played the most on average over the course of the week.
It wasn't just his offense that turned heads either, as his defensive attentiveness and event creation shined as well. Throughout each of the three games, he was a pest at the point of attack, gluing himself to the hips of ball handlers and turning them at every opportunity.
Next Steps
Now, looking forward, the next step in Boyd's journey is likely the Las Vegas Summer League. The Warriors' Vegas squad isn't quite official, but Boyd has been heavily rumored to be featured on that roster. If he does get the call-up, Boyd's path to the NBA becomes a lot clearer, as it signals natural progression through Golden State's system.
He has already earned one contract, albeit a short-term one, but given the promising signs he has shown, there is no reason to believe that his climb stops here. If Boyd, for whatever reason, doesn't get the call-up and is left without an opportunity in the Las Vegas Summer League, his path to the NBA does become a bit more treacherous.
Due to most teams already having their rosters finalized, Boyd will likely not have the chance to play in Vegas, making preseason his next opportunity to really prove himself in an NBA-lite setting. The only issue with that is most teams already have their rosters finalized by then and are looking to give the guys they have already committed money to the most developmental reps.
Nonetheless, Boyd has done enough in these three games to give himself at least another chance in the NBA. Whether he sticks around long term or not is, sadly, largely out of his control as of now. However, all Boyd has done to this point is prove doubters wrong, and there is no reason to think he won't do the same as he continues along in his basketball journey.
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