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Tyler Zeller shines in summer league play

http://www.ohio.com/sports/cavs/cavaliers-rookies-tyler-zeller-dion-waiters-trending-in-opposite-directions-1.321006

"Zeller, however, has been fantastic. Entering Tuesday night, he led the team in scoring, rebounding, blocks, field-goal percentage (minimum seven attempts) and free-throw percentage.

�I like what I�ve seen,� Scott said. �Our first two games, Tyler has been our best player on both ends of the floor.�

Zeller has shown an ability to make shots from 20 feet away, put the ball on the floor and make free throws. He has made 13-of-15 through two games, and it isn�t a fluke. Zeller was a career 77 percent free-throw shooter in college, which is certainly acceptable for a big guy in the NBA.

His percentage steadily increased each of the past three years, topping out at 81 percent his senior year at North Carolina. But it�s his range and ability to get to the basket that has Scott excited.

�I was a little surprised when he was able to catch it, pump fake and get to the basket,� Scott said. �That�s even better. He�s been terrific.�

RE: Tyler Zeller shines in summer league play

Great kid with a good head. Future NBA All-Star!

RE: Tyler Zeller shines in summer league play

Can't say anything negative about Zeller. He's lucky he'll be rewarded everytime he gets ahead of the break playing alongside one of the top PGs in the league.

RE: Tyler Zeller shines in summer league play

^ Did the Cavs make a trade?

RE: Tyler Zeller shines in summer league play

So glad to see a good guy like Zeller do well in the NBA.

@ Heelman - I forget what team originally drafted Zeller, but he was traded to the Cavs on draft night.

RE: Tyler Zeller shines in summer league play

Zeller is one of the most solid players to come through UNC. His attitude, work ethic, hustle, and his desire is impressive. He's a true shooter and runs the floor as well as most big guys in the NBA. He will get stronger, and he just needs to hit the weights and bulk up. He will have a bright future in the NBA.

RE: Tyler Zeller shines in summer league play

So glad to see a good guy like Zeller do well in the NBA.

@ Heelman - I forget what team originally drafted Zeller, but he was traded to the Cavs on draft night. 

- Posted by jgunn

Think that one flew over your head. I believe he was referring to Irving being labeled "one of the top PG's in the league."