All The Smoke Mad Max’s Hilarious Summer League Stories, BOLD 2026 NBA Predictions & Brutally Honest Giannis Take
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Jul 7, 2025 
Vernon "Mad Max" Maxwell, a former NBA player known for his time with the Houston Rockets, joins the conversation to share hilarious tales from his 1988 Summer League experience. He offers candid predictions about the Houston Rockets' future and discusses the recent NBA trades involving the Jazz, Heat, and Clippers. The group also examines how Myles Turner's move affects Giannis and shares insights into the current turmoil within the Milwaukee Bucks. Expect laughs and honest basketball discussions!
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Mad Max's 1988 Summer League Tale
- Vernon Maxwell recalls his 1988 NBA Summer League experience in Las Vegas where he played impressively despite not being signed.
- He had to prove himself by performing well and ended up making an impression through his strong play.
Summer League Memories and Challenges
- Stephen Jackson shares his 2002 Summer League experience playing with the Spurs where he felt he was performing well.
- Matt Barnes recounts his own frustrations being cut early, then playing in Fayetteville, NC, often troubled by frequent fights due to the military town environment.
Summer League Isn’t The End
- Summer League performance doesn't define career success; a bad or good summer league doesn't decide your fate.
- Focus on training camp work and starting your professional journey strong beyond Summer League results.