A brief look at the play of the top NBA picks

"NBA Summer League: Scout and coach break down top 10 picks' performances"

It includes: "Marquese Chriss, Suns.

Chriss played only three Summer League games before he was sidelined with an illness, but he was one of the most athletic players to take the court this summer, and though his numbers were so-so—10.0 points and 9.0 rebounds—he showed as much potential as any SL player.

Scout says: “We knew it before the draft, he is going to bring a lot of athleticism and I think that gets him on the court very early in his career. He gives a lot of effort, he can rebound even when he is out of position and he is going to do a lot of good things around the rim. His footwork is just naturally good, and he has a very live body—he does not need a lot of effort to get up and down the floor or to jump or follow-jump. He is comfortable shooting midrange jumpers, too. I think he has the capability of being a great help defender, but he needs to learn when to go for the block and when to make the smart play. Positioning, that will be the first thing they teach him, I am sure.”