Pelicans stunning Summer League! The 18-year-old star was praised by the coach: He will definitely change a lot after half a season

"He is only 18 years old... When he plays to the 40th and 50th games next year, he will compete with himself now, and that is a completely different player." Pelicans Summer League coach Cory Brewer faces reporters and does not hide his huge expectations for the future potential of the young defender Jeremiah Fells in the team. When an NBA veteran who is used to seeing rookie growth gives such a sure prediction, what amazing energy does this young man who scored 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in the final match of the summer league?

In the summer league final game where the Pelicans lost to the Pacers 104-113, Fells was undoubtedly the team's most dazzling highlight. The tall and long-armed young guard played for 27 minutes, contributing 22 points with 7 of 16 shots, and showed a surprising comprehensiveness on the defensive end, taking 7 rebounds, sending 3 steals and giving 1 block. It is particularly worth mentioning that he scored 10 free throws and hit 7 goals, showing his aggressiveness to attack the inside. This report card is not only eye-catching, but also hides a growth trajectory far beyond the data. Coach

Coach Brewer's observation point accurately focused on Fells' stadium wisdom: "From the first two games to the last game, his judgment of the situation on the field has obviously improved." The high-intensity confrontation and the ever-changing situation in the summer league have become Fells' best whetstone. He quickly digested his game experience, his ability to read and defend was significantly improved, and his decision-making changed from hesitant to decisive and efficient. What's even more valuable is that he began to see his teammates' open opportunities and was able to deliver shells in time - "He can create opportunities for teammates to shoot opens", and Brewer pointed out his precious talent as a potential organizer. The root of

Fels's infinite imagination is deeply rooted in his golden age when he just turned 18. Brewer repeatedly emphasized this as if he had revealed a treasure that was urgently needed to be discovered. In the NBA, a league that brings top talents, youth means that the body is still developing, the technology is far from fixed, and basketball cognition has huge plastic space. Fells regards every high-intensity confrontation as a valuable learning opportunity, and this sponge-like absorption ability and aggressive attitude form a solid foundation for his future exponential growth. Every offense and defense transition is his ladder to a higher level. The blueprint drawn by Brewer is clear and exciting: "He will definitely become more and more powerful... By the time he plays to the 40th and 50th games next year, he will compare with himself now, and that is a completely different player." This is not a general encouragement, but an accurate prediction based on professional observation. The long season of the NBA regular season is a real tempering field for young players. When Fells experienced more than 40 top confrontations, repeatedly studied videos, adjusted technical details, and accumulated tactical experience, his transformation would be far beyond imagination. Referring to the history of the league, young guards of the same type often usher in explosive growth in the middle and late part of the first season, and Fells is walking on this hopeful trajectory.

From his obscurity when he was selected in the second round of the draft to his amazing performance of winning 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in the final match of the summer league, Jeremiah Fells realized his potential step by step with his performance on the court. The prophecy of coach Brewer's "transformation after 40 games" is like a seed that is put into the hearts of fans. Can this 18-year-old boy with both size, athleticism and increasingly mature football maker truly transform into an indispensable force in the Pelicans' backcourt in the upcoming regular season frenzy? Time will give the answer, but all signs point to a promising future.

New Orleans fans may be witnessing the rise of a future star. Are you optimistic about this 18-year-old star who fulfilled his talent in the NBA regular season?