Twelve points, nine boards and two blocks in 21 minutes — the 7-foot-3 Filipino made an immediate impression.
Kai Sotto made an immediate impression in his NBA Summer League debut, flirting with a double-double in just 21 minutes of action.
Scouts praised his improved footwork in the pick-and-roll and his rim protection timing.
"I belong here," Sotto said. Filipino fans flooded social media in agreement.
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