Three games in Las Vegas and suddenly a couple of relative unknowns have gone from peaked curiosity to "hold onto your hats" excitement. These aren't just Summer League flashes, folks. The biggest revelations out there in Sin City are absolutely this year's draft picks, Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell.
The Rookie Connection That Just Clicks
These two rookies, Cenac Jr. and Mitchell, showed off some wild early chemistry, especially in that Monday game when Gonzalez and Williams were out. Picture this: Cenac Jr. blocks a shot, recovers his own block like a beast, and then immediately finds Mitchell absolutely flying up the floor. Adam Taylor from CelticsBlog was all over it, saying if it's a foot race at the Summer League level, you're betting on Mitchell winning. No shocker he outruns Atlanta's whole defense to get the finish. That kind of instant connection, that unselfishness and vision, that's the good stuff! We're talking about a duo that's likely headed for the Maine Celtics, with Cenac Jr. projecting for a decent chunk of G League time even if he's on the primary roster, and Mitchell probably locking in a two-way deal after his three games. If you're watching Maine next season, get ready for these two to light it up.Sophomores Stepping Up
Don't sleep on the sophomore duo either, Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams. These guys have really solidified their spot on the development timeline. Gonzalez hasn't exactly been a flamethrower from the field in Vegas, shooting 6-of-26 overall and 4-of-18 from deep. But listen, the dude goes to the line a dozen times and fills that stat sheet up. He was even nearing a triple-double against the Raptors. Gonzalez apparently was a "sticky point" in that Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumor and he looked solid after a stint with Spain in the FIBA qualifiers. You gotta expect a big leap from him next season. And Williams? He's a straight-up force. Six blocks, six offensive boards, effective rim protector, ferocious rebounder, and he's even making plays above the break. That's a guy who impacts the game in so many ways. Everyone's quick to temper enthusiasm for Summer League, right? "It's just a small sample size!" But when you see flashes like these, when relative unknowns are suddenly making jaws drop in just three games, it's hard to hold back that excitement. For Williams, Cenac Jr., and Mitchell, the road to getting serious minutes on the main squad might be a longer runway, but man, it is absolutely paved with potential. Keep an eye on these guys, because something special is brewing.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.