K.J. McDaniels wins NBA Summer League Finals MVP

Tony Crumpton · Assoc. Editor · Wednesday, July 18 2018

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:

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

KJ McDaniels is the 2018 @NBASummerLeague Championship Game MVP! #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/L9bSwmCapX
— NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2018

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

“Taking it back to Rip City and keep on grinding.” ??@NBASummerLeague Championship Game MVP @KJMcDaniels. #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/eFCAdTriGn
— NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2018

Championship Game MVP @KJMcDaniels headlines the TOP 3 PLAYS from Tuesday's @NBASummerLeague action! pic.twitter.com/IvtTHnTjxt
— NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2018