Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski secured the MVP title at the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas after averaging an impressive 29.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists over three games. His scoring led all players who participated in at least three games, marking a standout performance early in the 2025 summer event.
Promising Rookie Season Fuels Expectations for Filipowski
Selected as the 32nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Filipowski showed promise during his rookie year with the Utah Jazz by appearing in 72 games and starting 27 times. His strong Summer League display has raised expectations for an expanded role and increased production in the upcoming NBA season.
Filipowski Joins Esteemed List of Recent Summer League MVPs
Following in the footsteps of players like Jalen Wilson (2024), Cam Whitmore (2023), and Keegan Murray (2022), Filipowski continues the trend of Duke alumni making significant impacts in the NBA Summer League. This achievement places him among a group that includes Davion Mitchell, Cam Thomas, Brandon Clarke, Josh Hart, and Lonzo Ball.
Full Roster of All-Las Vegas Summer League Teams
The All-Las Vegas Summer League first team features standout performers alongside Filipowski, including Nique Clifford of the Sacramento Kings, David Jones-Garcia from the San Antonio Spurs, Jordan Miller representing the Los Angeles Clippers, and Terrence Shannon Jr. of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The second team consists of players such as Ron Holland II from the Detroit Pistons, Isaac Jones of the Sacramento Kings, Kon Knueppel representing the Charlotte Hornets, Ajay Mitchell from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and KJ Simpson, also from the Charlotte Hornets.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why didn’t Kyle Filipowski get picked?
A. Although Filipowski had strong college stats, NBA scouts were worried about his measurements at the scouting combine. At Duke, he was called a 7-footer, but without shoes, he stood at 6 feet 10.75 inches. His wingspan was even shorter, measuring 6 feet 10.5 inches.
Q. What happened with Kyle Filipowski?
A. Although Filipowski was expected to be picked in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft, he chose to come back for his second year. In April 2023, he had surgery on his hips to fix abnormal joints at the top of both legs.
Q. Did Kyle Filipowski get picked?
A. Professional Career: On June 27, 2024, Filipowski was picked 32nd overall by the Utah Jazz in the NBA draft. He joined the team on August 12. During his first season, he was often sent to play with the Salt Lake City Stars.
Q. What happened to Kyle Filipowski?
A. On February 24, 2024, Filipowski seemed to injure his knee when a Wake Forest fan accidentally bumped into him during a court storming. This incident occurred after the Demon Deacons surprised the eighth-ranked Blue Devils with a win.