Found July 24, 2008 on The Sports Agent Blog:
PLAYERS: Josh Childress

It feels like basketball never leaves. With the NBA finals wrapping up just over a month ago, the Summer Leagues are in full swing. Whilst not every team competes in Vegas, it gives the teams an opportunity to work out who they drafted, and also a few other players who dream of playing in the NBA. But there is a harsh reality to this league and others. Most of the players playing will not be on their team rosters for next season. So what happens to them? Enter The Summer League Reality. Despite many of the players already knowing before they go that there is a minimal chance they will be signed, they still participate. Why? Because it may garner them a contract in other leagues around the world, most notably, Europe. Managers and scouts from the best leagues around the world attend Summer League games, hoping to snare the signature of talented players who just can't make it at NBA level. Josh ChildressIt is obvious that they are working their hardest whilst at a team, b...
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