Ja'Kobi Gillespie excels for Spurs with 25 points in Summer League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Ja'Kobi Gillespie, the San Antonio Spurs' second-round pick, showcased a strong performance during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Wednesday. He scored a game-high 25 points and contributed 5 assists in a matchup against the Utah Jazz. This follows an impressive Summer League campaign, where Gillespie is averaging 16.0 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game through four contests. Selected 42nd overall in the June NBA Draft, Gillespie is on a two-way contract, and his strong showing builds on a successful collegiate career, including accolades at the University of Tennessee.
- •Gillespie scored 25 points against the Utah Jazz.
- •He averaged 16.0 points over four Summer League games.
- •The Spurs selected him with the 42nd pick in the draft.
- •He is currently on a two-way contract.
- •Gillespie won SEC Newcomer of the Year before joining the Spurs.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs second-round pick turns heads with Summer League scoring outburst
"Ja'Kobi Gillespie put on a show Wednesday in Vegas.
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