ROCK HILL, S.C. — There are few years and even fewer hoops occasions through the spring and summer time the place the dad or mum part may give the top-tier expertise on the hardwood a run for its cash.
Within the unlikely occasion {that a} pre-Father’s Day dads vs. sons pickup sport had been to interrupt out on the NBPA Prime 100 Camp this week, the teenagers would’ve been in deep trouble with a who’s who of former NBA stars readily available watching their heirs obvious lace ’em up.
“I feel from the expertise a part of it, which will give us a bonus on the courtroom,” mentioned Malik Olajuwon, son of former NBA nice Hakeem Olajuwon. “I do not assume it is simpler for us, although. I truly assume it may be tougher however simply getting the recommendation and studying from somebody that is been there’s huge.”
This is a have a look at how the following technology prospects fared on the Prime 100 camp this week.
Abdul Aziz (2026) and Malik Olajuwon (2027)
The sons of NBA legend Olajuwon made waves all week on the Prime 100 with their all-around video games. Aziz was named to the camp’s first workforce, capping issues off with a 24-point, six-rebound outing Friday. Olajuwon completed the week with a stable exhibiting, averaging 7.2 factors and a couple of.4 assists.
Isaiah and Carter Barnes (2027)
The dual sons of former NBA participant Matt Barnes introduced their father’s trademark power on each ends of the ground all week, carrying over their play from a robust season at Crespi Excessive Faculty (California). Carter averaged 5 factors, two rebounds and a couple of.3 assists, whereas Isaiah pinched in with 6.8 factors, three rebounds and a couple of.4 assists.
Contemporary off serving to Staff USA Basketball’s U16 squad seize gold on the FIBA U16 AmeriCup final week, Dampier performed restricted minutes however introduced the power on each ends of the ground constantly. Dampier, who checks in at No. 3 within the ESPN 25, is the son of Erick Dampier Sr., who performed 16 seasons within the NBA.
Obinna Ekezie Sr. performed within the NBA for 5 seasons, and his mini-me appeared like a chip off the outdated block, utilizing his 6-foot-11 body to affect the motion on each ends of the ground. Ekezie, who’s rated No. 5 total within the ESPN 60, averaged seven factors and three rebounds.
Ariza’s dad, Trevor, performed 18 seasons within the NBA and gained a title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009. Tahj is rated No. 15 within the ESPN 100 and had his five-star standing on full show on the Prime 100, averaging 10.4 factors, 6.2 rebounds and a couple of.4 assists.
Kaden and Kalek are the dual sons of former NBA guard Eddie Home, who performed within the NBA for 11 seasons and gained a title with the Boston Celtics in 2008. The duo made their presence identified by bringing their numerous scoring capability. Kaden, who’s ranked No. 27 total within the ESPN 100, averaged 12 factors, 2.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists, whereas Kalek — ranked No. 77 total — averaged 10.3 factors, two rebounds and three assists.
Brandon’s father performed 12 seasons within the NBA. At 6-foot-4, 180 kilos, Brandon Jr. confirmed constant flashes of potential stardom, averaging 9 factors for the week. He’s rated No. 74 total within the ESPN 100.
Reese’s dad, Rafer Alston, performed 11 seasons within the NBA however initially made his title as a New York streetball legend named “Skip to my Lou.” The No. 60 rated prospect within the ESPN 60, Reese had a stable exhibiting, averaging 7.3 factors, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
