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K.J. McDaniels wins NBA Summer League Finals MVP


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Portland Trailblazers forward K.J. McDaniels scored 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead his team to a 91-73 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Summer League title on Tuesday.

McDaniels was named the Championship Game MVP after his 8-for-14 shooting effort including a few highlight reel plays.

"Taking it back to Rip City and keep on grinding," McDaniels said after winning the award. Look for McDaniels to get a real look on an NBA roster after this performance.

He averaged 16.2 points and 7 rebounds for the Grand Rapids Drive of the G-League last season.

Check out his game highlights below:

Here is McDaniels receiving the trophy alongside his excited Portland teammates:

McDaniels is ready to go back to Portland and keep working hard:

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