Hot Takes on Jazz’s Kyle Filipowski, Cody Williams and Isaiah Collier vs. Thunder
Joseph Zucker@@JosephZuckerFeatured Columnist IVJuly 10, 2024
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The Utah Jazz and their stable of young players had a night to forget Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder came away 98-75 winners in NBA Summer League action.
None of Utah’s three draft picks moved the needle much. Cody Williams had seven points on 3-of-10 shooting to go with one rebound, one assist and one steal. Isaiah Collier finished with eight points and one assist. Rounding out the group, Kyle Filipowski had four points, five rebounds and two assists.
Filipowski at least managed to throw down a nice alley-oop in the third quarter:
NBA @NBAThe No. 32 pick Kyle Filipowski finishes the alley-oop for his first Summer League points!
📺 OKC-UTA live on ESPN pic.twitter.com/YtonbqkPbl
Utah Jazz @utahjazzfirst (summer league) bucket as a Jazzman for @kylefilipowski 😎🔥#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/sE3FdcX8zI
This bucket inside by Williams, meanwhile, will be more than enough to excite fans about the No. 10 overall selection’s potential.
NBA @NBAUtah’s No. 10 pick Cody Williams gets loose on the double crossover and scores the pretty 2!
OKC-UTA | #NBASummer on ESPN pic.twitter.com/jYWIGoqsMy
Utah Jazz @utahjazzthe rook has moves 👀🕺 pic.twitter.com/Gp3LJRzu1z
When it came to social media, opinions toward Filipowski were uncharitable to say the least.
Chris Camilleri @ChrisCamiller1Kyle Filipowski struggling big time for the Jazz
Zack Adams @ZeeNotesSummer league reaction thus far: Jones on OKC is a baller. He’s going to make a lot of money. Bazley is a tremendous athlete. Cody Williams is smooth, needs to be more assertive. Filipowski flat out cannot play. #TakeNote #SummerLeague
Chuck Nunn @CNunnJazz1I still think he’s a good pick, but Kyle Filipowski is having a rough start to Summer League. pic.twitter.com/UZN54rKeXs
JKEBRNS @jkebrnsfilipowski kinda stinks lol
Ben Sig 🚬 @sig_50By no means does Summer League define anything in terms of a NBA Career for draft picks (who are set to make rosters) but doesn’t mean you can’t put up bad performances….
We’re witnessing Kyle Filipowski in his first couple games struggle mightily (again, not a “he’s a bust”).
That was a theme with Williams as well.
Tęrräñøvå (Overly Positive Pal) @TerranovaNoahThis was a constant theme watching his Colorado tape as well, but there are just so many moments where it’s easy to forget that Cody Williams is even on the court
Jazz Life Crisis 🎷 @jazzazzinCody Williams not impressing me at all. I still believe in his potential. Would’ve loved to see better play from a top 10 pick thus far though
John @jazzdoopYeah Cody Williams can’t shoot bro
CJ🦥🥶 @Slothhh17Cody Williams has been kind of underwhelming so far
Collier was limited to 13:09 on the floor because the Jazz are managing his summer workload. His one half of work did garner some praise.
ℚ @qshironalberti3Collier and Sexton could be the Jazz’s DWhite and Holiday, just sayin
Jazz Lead @JazzLeadIsaiah Collier in 13 minutes of action tonight
8 PTS
1 AST
2/6 FG
We deserve more than 13 minutes smh pic.twitter.com/NworlW7Tkt
Hornets Hoops @AllAboutHornetsUtah got Collier at 29??
COACH LU🏀 @SaucyTakezIsaiah Collier looks comfortable with his jump shot….
Steal at 29
The Jazz take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in the final night of the Salt Lake City Summer League. From there, they’ll pivot to the summer festivities in Las Vegas. Utah’s opener in Sin City is July 13 against the Dallas Mavericks.
It’s safe to say fans will be looking to see more from Filipowski and Williams in addition to hoping Collier is afforded more playing time to showcase his skills.
