Having arrived in Las Vegas on the morning of July 12th, I took in approximately 46 games (give or take a few), which translates to more than 30 solid hours of live action.

Drawing what I could from memory, while also referring to the 10,622 words I wrote throughout the week, I have put together my All-Vegas Team, complete with Second and Third Teams.

Before you feel inclined to pick apart my selections, know that I judged players more on what I saw in person than what the box scores may have indicated. Some of you are bound to point out that Nick Young and Marcus Thornton were among the week?s best scorers. While that may be true, they played a combined three games and neither made the cut.

Perna?s All-Vegas First Team

G ? John Wall, Washington

DeMarcus Cousins was the Rookie of the Month (the award should start in November), but Wall was a no-doubter for the First Team. He was consistently the best player on the floor and looked more like a seasoned veteran than a rookie. His shot wasn?t as consistent as he hoped, but every Wizard was better when he was on the floor.

G ? Gary Neal, San Antonio

Not exactly the sexiest selection, but Neal was arguably the best scorer in Las Vegas. He had 25 points on Sunday, almost all of which came in the first half. His shooting was red-hot all week, whether he attacked the basket, pulled up from 15 feet or launched from downtown.

F ? DeMar DeRozan, Toronto

He wasn?t as impressive early when he tried to facilitate, but an improved jumper and more refined shot selection surfaced as the week progressed. He?s been shooting 300 threes per day this offseason -- the two treys he made in four games represented half of what he accomplished over the course of the entire 2009-10 season.

F ? Greg Monroe, Detroit

It?s not that Monroe struggled horribly the Pistons? first two games, but the improved he made as the week wore on was striking. He capped it all off with 27 points and 14 rebounds against New York on Friday. The paint will no longer be forgotten in Detroit. Monroe possesses a variety of different go-to moves.

C ? DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento

Cousins kicked off summer league play with four consecutive double-doubles, but had issues in Sacramento?s final two contests. He was a combined 4-for-27 from the floor on Saturday and Sunday and I still don?t like his on-court demeanor, but his talents are obvious. He?s a good passer and if he turns down a few shots in favor of dishing, the Kings will be better for it.

Perna?s All-Vegas Second Team

G ? Pooh Jeter, Cleveland

Jeter didn?t have a bad game and didn?t take many bad shots either. His range is iffy at times, but he?s a lock to at the very least be one of the final players in Cleveland?s training camp.

G ? Dominique Jones, Dallas

I was incredibly impressed with Jones, who was an under-the-radar first-rounder who landed in Dallas after a trade with Memphis. The Mavs reportedly paid $3 million for his rights and it?ll be money well spent.

F ? J.J. Hickson, Cleveland

Hickson was one of top two of three offensive players in Las Vegas, but his defense and rebounding still need considerable work. At times it was obvious why the Cavs wouldn?t deal him (34 & 9 against the Suns), but then he?d play Swiss cheese defense and lose a handful of rebounds.

F ? Ed Davis, Toronto

Big men owned the week and for some reason Davis was often the last name mentioned among a group that includes Monroe, Cousins and others. He?s a better defender than he?s given credit for and his left-handed moves are difficult to defend.

C ? JaVale McGee, Washington

How does two double-doubles and a 29-point performance sound? His chemistry with Wall bodes well for the Wizards and his chances at a breakout third season. He was active around the glass and on defense and even flashed a nice mid-range jumper.

Perna?s All-Vegas Third Team

G ? Alonzo Gee, San Antonio

He was good enough for 11 games with Washington last season and may be good for more on a better team this coming season.

G ? Quincy Pondexter, New Orleans

His shot wasn?t falling with regularity, so he started driving to the basket.

F ? Landry Fields, New York

A varied skill set drew raves, but New York may be hyping him up a bit too much.

F ? Larry Sanders, Milwaukee

His offense came and went, but his potential is obvious.

C ? Derrick Caracter, L.A. Lakers

He had just one fewer double-double than Cousins and did well in their head-to-head, but got 1/100 of the publicity.


Andrew Perna is Deputy Editor of RealGM.com. Please feel free to contact him with comments or questions via e-mail: Andrew.Perna@RealGM.com. You can also follow Andrew on Twitter: APerna7.