Overview

• Furphy bulked up by 20 pounds under strength coach Eric Huddleston, a change credited with enhancing his power and athleticism.
• He is averaging 9.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 19 minutes per game on 50 percent shooting through his first two Summer League appearances.
• His behind-the-back drive and poster dunk over Bulls rookie Noa Essengue generated nearly 2 million social media views and earned praise from Tyrese Haliburton and Caitlin Clark.
• Pacers President Kevin Pritchard has called him the best player in summer league practice and suggested Furphy now has a legitimate shot at regular season rotation minutes.
• After averaging just 2.1 points over 50 games as a rookie, Furphy’s physical transformation and aggressive style have accelerated his second-year development trajectory.