Former Wisconsin star Nick Boyd bounced back after a rocky first Summer League performance with a solid second game, logging 11 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and a steal. The 6-foot-1 guard was solid on all fronts, despite coming up short in the end, showcasing why the Golden State Warriors took a chance on him as a UDFA.
NICK BOYD TONIGHT:
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11 PTS
7 REB
10 AST
4/7 FG
1 STL
FILLED THE STAT SHEET pic.twitter.com/NY7oKDbI3o
Boyd did as he typically does, putting constant pressure on opposing defenses as a downhill threat, hunting mismatches and thriving in the open floor. His aggression throughout the course of the game earned him multiple trips to the free-throw line as well, accounting for three of his 11 points from the charity stripe.
Boyd has also built a seamless connection with his teammates operating in the half court, allowing him to act as a true floor general and table setter. One of the biggest questions surrounding him as a prospect was how he was going to be able to contribute when not tasked with being the go-to scorer, a question Boyd has already done a solid job of answering.
Nicholas Boyd with 5 consecutive assists, as Colby Jones with the jumper, Jacksen Moni with the dunk and the layup, and Cameron Tyson with back to back 3s (with replays) pic.twitter.com/mlywBxfMnA
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The rebounding and point-of-attack defense, however, were what really turned some heads. He was tenacious doing the little things, attacking the offensive glass particularly hard and logging four rebounds on that end. Two of those offensive rebounds came in the final 45 seconds of the game as well, showcasing that Boyd is capable of doing the little things in the biggest moments.
As for his defense, the numbers don't exactly reflect just how solid he was. Boyd was aggressive at the point of attack, hounding opposing guards and doing his best to cause a ruckus. He still has some moments of being caught out of position and some spotty defensive technique that needs to be cleaned up, but his overall attentiveness was an encouraging sign.
What this Means
Boyd still has a lot to prove before he can solidify himself on an NBA deal, but there is no doubt that his short tenure in Summer League has boosted his stock. Despite not having the greatest scoring performances, Boyd has proven himself capable of impacting the game in a variety of ways, making his outlook in the league much more realistic.
If Boyd can continue to build off his recent performances, he will, without a doubt, get a call-up to the Las Vegas Summer League, giving him an even bigger platform to prove his worth. A solid performance there, along with continued steady development, should earn Boyd a two-way contract in the NBA, with or without the Warriors.
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