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Suns Rookie Toumani Camara Continues to Impress

Phoenix Suns second-round pick Toumani Camara strung together another strong performance in the NBA Summer League.
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Suns Rookie Toumani Camara Continues to Impress
Suns Rookie Toumani Camara Continues to Impress

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The Phoenix Suns already have their stars aligned in the starting lineup.

Names such as Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton anchor a unit that is heavily expected to push into the deep parts of the postseason, if not win the whole thing. 

However, Phoenix will need their depth/role players to truly put their fingerprints on the Larry O'Brien trophy. Many were pleased with the talent assembled in free agency, though the Suns' lone pick in the 2023 NBA Draft might just be etching a role before our very eyes in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. 

Toumani Camara impressed in his debut with the team over the weekend, and Monday night's outing again proved that the Dayton product could produce when called upon. 

Camara assembled 11 points (4-8 from the field), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in Phoenix's win over the Miami Heat in 73-70 fashion. 

Arizona Sports' Kellan Olson highlighted the small things Camara has done to make himself standout:

"Camara made a handful of key defensive plays through three days, whether it’s on or off the ball," wrote Olson.

"But considering what headlined Camara’s list of attributes as an NBA prospect, it has been a surprise to see his skills as a screener pop the most. Camara rolls to the basket with intent and looks to have great hands. On top of that, his footwork is sound so he can take those catches and seamlessly translate it into a finish at the rim.

"Camara doing this in summer league when point guard play and locating big men from the right passing lanes is rare makes it even more impressive."

It's still early, but Camara (the No. 52 pick in the draft) is showing some really positive signs for the Suns to consider. 

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DONNIE DRUIN

Donnie Druin is the Publisher for Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns On SI. Donnie moved to Arizona in 2012 and has been with the company since 2018. In college he won "Best Sports Column" in the state of Arizona for his section and has previously provided coverage for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona State Sun Devils. Follow Donnie on Twitter @DonnieDruin for more news, updates, analysis and more!

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