Bobby Ray Parks Jr scores first point in NBA Summer League

MANILA, Philippines – Former two-time UAAP MVP Bobby Ray Parks Jr. scored his first NBA Las Vegas Summer League point in the Dallas Mavericks’ 93-80 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday morning at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada.  

Parks was fouled at the 9:19 mark of the second period by Pat Connaughton and split his visit to the foul stripe.  

Parks, 22, played a total of 7 minutes and 52 seconds – an improvement from the 3 minutes and 19 seconds stint he had in his first summer league game against New Orleans, where he finished with one turnover and one foul.  

Parks also had a rebound against Portland. It was the second straight game National University patron Hans Sy was present at to watch NU’s former UAAP superstar. Dallas owner Mark Cuban and head coach Rick Carlisle were also present.  

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Allen Crabbe finished with 24 points for Portland, who also had former Purefoods import Daniel Orton in their team. 

Orton was let go by the Hotshots after making detrimental comments about KIA playing coach Manny Pacquiao and PBA officiating.  

Dwight Powell led the now 0-2 Mavericks with 25 points. Dallas will be back in action on Wednesday at 3:30 am (Manila time) to take on Washington. 

– Rappler.com