Brooklyn Nets: 4 players to watch in Las Vegas Summer League

BROOKLYN, NY - JANUARY 1, 2018: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic on January 1, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – OCTOBER 21: Jarrett Allen of Brooklyn Nets in action against Evan Fournier of Orlando Magic during NBA basketball match between Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic in Barclays Center in Brooklyn borough of New York , United States on October 21, 2017.(Photo by Volkan Furuncu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /

Jarrett Allen

Jarrett Allen made himself a household name all across Brooklyn in his rookie season; from swatting shots to powerful slams. The 6-foot-11 center will be playing in his first Summe rLeague this offseason and is expected to dominate.

Allen had a great rookie season with Brooklyn. For a rookie draftedlate in the first round, he got a lot of playing time. Brooklyn did not have a reliable starting center due to Timofey Mozgov‘s conditioning concerns entering the 2017-18 season.

Allen played a total of 72 games averaging 20.0 minutes each game. He also averaged 8.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

In his rookie season, he made headlines across the NBA with his powerful poster slam on Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen. That thunderous slam is arguably one of the best dunks of the 2017-18 season.

Expect the big man to have a great Summer League. The big man has a little bit of development to do in order to be an elite big man in the NBA. We will see if Allen has developed and has become more dominant.