Morez Johnson Jr. impresses in Summer League for Mavericks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:16 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Morez Johnson Jr. showcased his skills in Las Vegas, quickly becoming a standout in his first two Summer League games. The Dallas Mavericks selected him ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, facing skepticism from analysts. Johnson responded by demonstrating elite efficiency, shooting 75% on two-point attempts while also excelling defensively with six blocks and five steals. Despite his aggressive playing style leading to fouls, the positives have sparked optimism about his future. Areas for improvement include his three-point shooting mechanics, which he aims to refine.
- •Morez Johnson Jr. played two Summer League games in Las Vegas.
- •He shot 75% on two-point attempts, showing elite efficiency.
- •Johnson accumulated six blocks and five steals in those games.
- •His playing style resulted in six fouls in his debut game.
- •Refining his three-point shooting is a priority moving forward.
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Morez Johnson Jr. is making the Mavericks look like draft geniuses
"Morez Johnson Jr. arrived in Las Vegas with plenty of questions surrounding his No. 9 draft selection. Just two Summer League games later, the Mavericks rookie has flipped the script with dominant defense, elite efficiency, and the kind of all-around play that’s making draft-night critics rethink everything.
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