2015 NBA Orlando Summer League: 5 Biggest Los Angeles Clippers Standouts

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5 Biggest Standouts For Clippers In 2015 Summer League

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The 2015 NBA Summer League is well underway. What makes the Summer League so great is the fact that it provides young players an opportunity to show teams what they can do. Many players have impressed on this stage and turned that into a contract. The Clippers are participating in the Orlando Summer League, and C.J. Wilcox is the only player on the roster with a guaranteed contract. Here are five other players who can make an NBA roster.

5. C Yanick Moreira

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5. C Yanick Moreira

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Moreira is a really skilled center who deserves this opportunity. He's the guy who cost SMU their NCAA tournament game against UCLA because of a goaltending mishap. However, he's now looking to make a name with his play. Moreira has been solid thus far in the Summer League, averaging six points, six rebounds and 1.5 blocks over two games. He was one of the reasons why Larry Brown's SMU team was so good, and now he has a chance to prove it.

4. C Liam McMorrow

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4. C Liam McMorrow

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Liam McMorrow is an absolute giant, standing 7-foot-2, 275 pounds. He previously played for the Barako Bulls of the Philippine Basketball Association. McMorrow dominated this league, averaging 30 points and 25 rebounds per game. He's looked really good in Summer League so far, averaging 8.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 points in 19.5 minutes per game. With his size and skill, he has a great chance to make a roster.

3. SF Jordan Hamilton

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3. SF Jordan Hamilton

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Hamilton currently has a non-guaranteed contract with the Clippers, but he still has to play well. He has 140 games of NBA playing experience, but hasn't been able to find a consistent home with any franchise. Although he's the veteran on the Summer League roster, he hasn't necessarily wowed anyone with his performance. He's averaging 6.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists, but he's been pretty inefficient shooting the ball.

2. PG Nate Wolters

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2. PG Nate Wolters

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Nate Wolters is another guy who's bounced around the league a bit. He was the No. 38 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, and since then, he's only appeared in 79 games. His experience has really served him well this summer, as he's receiving 30 minutes a game. His numbers have pretty much reflected it. Wolters is averaging 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game. He's a gifted scorer, so a team may decide to pick him up.

1. SF/PF Branden Dawson

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1. SF/PF Branden Dawson

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The Clippers bought the draft rights to Dawson late in the second round, and it has certainly paid off for them. He's been nothing short of impressive thus far in the Summer League, nearly averaging a double-double in 21.5 minutes per game. Dawson brings a lot to a team, most notably defense, athleticism and toughness. He really excels in the open floor because of his elite athleticism. He won't be a star, but he's a solid contributor.

Brandon Austin is a writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @BMoreThanGreat, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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