Coward Shines at Summer League Despite Championship Loss

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What Happened in the Game

A basketball player named Coward played in the Las Vegas Summer League championship game on Sunday. His team lost to the Warriors, but he still had a great game!

Here is how Coward did in that game:

• Scored 19 points
• Took 10 shots and made 6 (that’s good!)
• Took 5 shots from far away (called "three-pointers") and made all 5
• Made his 1 free throw (a free shot after being fouled)
• Grabbed 6 rebounds (catching the ball after a missed shot)
• Gave 4 assists (passing to a teammate who then scored)
• Blocked 1 shot (stopping the other team from scoring)
• Played for 27 minutes

Why This Is a Big Deal

Coward kept up his strong playing during the Summer League. He tied with another player, Cameron Boozer, for the most points on his team with 19. He was super accurate from far away, making every three-point shot he tried.

A Quick Look at His Story

• Coward is 22 years old and already a pro basketball player.
• This was his second season coming up.
• Last year (his rookie year, or first year), he played in 62 games.
• In those games, he played about 25.8 minutes each time.
• He averaged:
  • 13.6 points per game
  • 5.9 rebounds per game
  • 2.8 assists per game

Important: Coward is hoping to get even better in his second season after such a strong first year and Summer League.

Summary

Coward may have lost the Summer League championship, but he played awesome — especially by making all 5 of his long-distance shots. At 22 years old, he is building on a great rookie year and looks ready to improve even more next season.

FAQ

1. What is the Summer League?
It’s a special basketball event where players practice and show their skills in real games during the off-season.

2. What does "FG" mean?
FG stands for "field goal," which is any basket made from the floor during play (not free throws).

3. What is a three-pointer (3Pt)?
It’s a shot taken from far away behind a special line. If you make it, your team gets 3 points instead of 2.

4. What does "rookie campaign" mean?
It means a player’s first season playing in the league as a pro.