First and foremost, let's establish the fact that the NBA summer league isn't exactly the ideal litmus test to determine future success in the NBA. However, when a rookie or young player shows flashes, it's better than showing nothing at all. At the Orlando Summer League, several players did just that, and we're here to break down what we witnessed firsthand. 

Here are our biggest takeaways from this past week.

Bam Adebayo looking NBA-ready

Bam Adebayo wasn't perhaps just the best rookie during the Orlando Summer League. He was probably also the most exciting player and made a real case for himself as the MVP for the week. Adebayo, drafted 14th by the Miami Heat, was a highlight machine with dunks, blocks, post ups and even a steal to open up the fastbreak. He's only 19 years old, but it was clear from the get-go that this guy is ready for the NBA now.

It's not uncommon for rookies to struggle in the summer league environment. Not only because it's their first pro experience, but the environment of throwing a bunch of guys together and having them play four games in five days is taxing on the body. This didn't seem to bother Adebayo with his only real struggle coming in the 8 a.m. slog on on the final day. 

It's way too early to say what kind of player Adebayo will be or how good he'll be, but he looked the part of an NBA player and that's a great early sign for Miami. The NBA game is a different beast, but Miami has a lot to be excited about with Adebayo entering the regular season.

Knicks have a potential late draft steal

The Knicks drafted Damyean Dotson with the 44th pick in the second round as a wing that could potentially give them some shooting. If Summer League is any indication they're going to get that and more from him come the regular season. Dotson had no conscious in terms of shooting and that paid off big for him in a summer league environment.

He shot well the entire week, and with teams not completely organized on the defensive end, he picked them apart. The most opposing defenses could do is get in his space and Dotson would shoot anyways. Players like him typically have a better chance at showing themselves off in summer league than guys that defend and set screens, but that shouldn't take away from what he did.

Dotson has a real chance at earning a roster spot on the potentially rebuilding Knicks. His shooting ability is NBA level and sometimes that's all someone needs to grab a roster.

Jonathan Isaac is raw but shows potential

Jonathan Isaac looked solid in summer league, but he was a player where his weaknesses showed through during the week. His length and size are incredible, but his lack of muscle was noticeable next to players that have spent time in the pros and D-League. Magic General Manager, Jeff Weltman, even said as much following Orlando's final game. 

"I think it's fairly obvious that his physical maturation is priority one for him. We want to make sure he grows physically the right way. Stays healthy as he gets stronger and bigger and just kinda grow into his game a little bit."

Despite this, the No. 6 pick in the 2017 draft showed excellent footwork on both sides of the ball and is excellent at using his size. He never had problems when isolated against guards and his ability to recover in the pick and roll was top notch. However, offensively he's still very raw with a wind up on his jumpshot that gets slower the farther he moves from the basket and handles that will get picked often at the next level.

At only 19 years old, there is nothing but potential for Isaac to improve. He's going to be a capable defender quickly, and if he makes improvements on the offensive end, then Isaac could be a dangerous two-way player later in his career.

Okaro White played like the MVP

Orlando Summer League didn't continue the MVP award this year, but Okaro White arguably would have definitely won it this year. He dominated on the boards, put up big scoring numbers, and more importantly, showed that he's worth a roster spot. The young big man played well in most games he played with his only real downer being the 8 a.m. slog on Thursday.

White is another young big man the Heat can focus on developing. His ceiling isn't as high as a Bam Adebayo or Justise Winslow, but he could develop into a solid rotation level big, and maybe more if his summer league is any indication. At this point in time, that's just impossible to say in this kind of environment.

For now, Miami should just be happy they have two awesome bigs that can be molded into whatever they want them to be. This is the perk of an organization like Miami that makes use of their assets from top to bottom.

Dwayne Bacon already earned a contract

The Hornets came in with one of the more interesting rosters. Four of their players played on Charlotte's main roster last season and they were supposed to have two draft picks with them as well. However, Malik Monk had to sit out due to injury leaving only Dwayne Bacon.

Bacon, the Pelicans' 40th pick in the draft but traded to the Hornets, took advantage of his opportunity and impressed Charlotte enough to earn a three-year contract with two guaranteed seasons despite being a second-round pick. Bacon showed tremendous potential on the defensive side of the ball with quick feet and active hands. On offense he struggled at moments, but he very much had a gunner type-play style without fear of shooting. If Bacon felt he had a good look, then he took it.

It's not often that second-rounders immediately earn guaranteed money after summer league, but Bacon clearly showed there's potential in him despite being such a late pick. He's someone that the Hornets are willing to take a risk on.

T.J. Leaf showcased a nice touch, and inconsistency

T.J. Leaf isn't going to be the savior of the Pacers post Paul George anytime soon. Their first-round draft pick played inconsistent and really struggled against physicality. He was hesitant to fight for loose balls and looked tentative. He improved as the week went on and did have a few solid offensive moments, but the defense never got any better.

Leaf showed a nice touch that could make him a solid stretch big, but his struggles on the defensive end of the ball were a real concern even in a summer league setting. It went beyond playing out of a system that he could rely on. He just lacked the physical tools to stay in front of his guys. The hope is that some of this will improve once he gets some NBA muscle on him.

Hope isn't lost on Leaf. It's just summer league, but this was definitely not a great start for his young career. He'll need to bounce back with a solid rookie season and put all of this behind him.

OKC's Josh Huestis and Dakari Johnson impress

The Thunder made headlines more for what was happening off the court than anything that happened in Orlando this past week. Their first-round pick, Terrance Ferguson, was unable to play due to some weird issues with FIBA and they traded for Paul George the day before summer league began. One of the players involved in that trade, Domantas Sabonis, was supposed to play in summer league but obviously ended up sitting it out.

With everything going on with the Thunder, it was easy to not notice that Josh Huestis and Dakari Johnson were quietly having themselves a solid week. Neither of them blew the doors off the building with their play, but they consistently had solid performances when they were on the floor. 

Johnson in particular was a force on the boards while Huestis was one of the more consistent scorers in all of summer league. A good week for these two as they look to establish consistent roster spots on the main team.

The Pistons' youth showed out

Henry Ellenson couldn't get on the floor last year for the Pistons. Luke Kennard was not a pick that received ringing endorsements from both fans and analysts. That didn't stop both of them from each having an excellent summer league. 

Kennard had his shot going the entire week, but started off being someone that Detroit was better off not letting create offense. However, as summer league went on he grew more comfortable and was able to do more with the ball in his hands. His SL head coach, Bob Beyer, had similar feelings.

"When you saw him from the first time he stepped on the floor in his first professional game, to where he is now, and it's hard to play that many games in as short a time as he did, but he got better and played well," Beyer said.

He had some rough patches, but Kennard had a good start to his pro career.

Ellenson was the truly impressive one for Detroit all week. He showed a large amount of versatility in his game from shooting 3-pointers to putting the ball down on the floor and driving to the basket. He showed a bit of a postgame and will definitely be able to to go work against smaller defenders. Ellenson gave fans a lot to be excited about entering next season.

Ding Yanyuhang has a shot at the NBA

One player of interest for the week from an international sense was Ding Yanyuhang out of China. Ding won the Domestic MVP Award in China for the 2017 season and Dallas was able to get him a shot on its summer league team. He started off rough, and had a couple moments adjusting to NBA rules, but as the week went on Ding showed improvement. He adjusted to the game more and seemed to pick his spots better.

The Mavericks ended up winning the Orlando Summer League championship and had great contributions across their roster. It will be interesting to see if Ding did enough in their eyes to earn a training camp roster spot. Ding showed a lot of positive signs on the defensive end and had flashes on offense.

Personally, it looked like he did enough to earn at least a training camp invite and his international credentials speak for themselves. It'll be up to Dallas to decide if it wants to take a chance on the 23-year-old.

Eric Moreland earned himself a contract

Some players go to summer league and earn a training camp invite. Others go there and get noticed by international scouts. Eric Moreland went to summer league and walked away with a new contract. Moreland is a two-year NBA veteran that had to fight through injuries the first two years of his career with Sacramento. Now, thanks to his performance at summer league, he'll get another shot with a new team.

Moreland impressed the Pistons with defense, shot blocking, rebounding and an energy that every team wants out of the modern day big man. Their coach said as much.

"I think he's an active big that really understands pick and roll defense. He has size, he plays with good energy, he's active on the glass," Beyer said. "When you're looking for someone at the center position that has the activity that he has, especially on the defensive end, it's something that we are lacking and something that he brings to the table for us."

The Pistons got a good one in Moreland. He was excellent in summer league and proved to be worth a contract. Now he has a shot at solidifying his spot in a rotation on an NBA team. Very impressive for a guy that's played 50 minutes his entire NBA career.