Jazz Big Man Kyle Filipowski Named NBA Las Vegas Summer League MVP

LAS VEGAS – Utah Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski earned Most Valuable Player honors for his performances in the 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.

Filipowski played in the first three games for Utah and averaged 29.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists on 56.1 percent from the floor and 39.1 percent from three.

The NBA 2K26 Summer League Most Valuable Player:@utahjazz forward Kyle Filipowski 🏆 pic.twitter.com/vNEWgLUmAO

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) July 22, 2025

Kyle Filipowski In Year One

Filipowski shocked both Jazz and NBA fans in his rookie campaign.

As the 32nd overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, his production mirrored that of a lottery pick. Across 72 games played with 27 starts, Filipowski put up 9.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists a night on 50.2/35/65 shooting splits.

His offensive game is impressive — he displays strong passing, touch around the rim, and shooting ability. The only glaring weaknesses on that end are his shooting consistency and free-throw percentage.

Filipowski’s ceiling was quickly attached to his body progression because he was able to put up good stats and show promising flashes, all while getting pushed around a bit on both ends.

Fans were excited to see what year two would look like for the Duke product with some more weight and a year of experience under his belt.

Kyle Filipowski among rookies this season 📈

3rd most double-doubles
+ 500 points
+ 350 rebounds
+ 100 assists

= All-Rookie, if you ask us #TakeNote | @kylefilipowski pic.twitter.com/jHRbrW77CK

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2025

From Rookie To Sophomore Summer League MVP

As could be expected from a player who held his own in the regular season, Filipowski came in and dominated the summer league.

In his very first game, he recorded 32 points on over 70 percent shooting. His worst performance in Vegas came in game two, but he still put up 21 points and six rebounds in a 103-93 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

He followed his worst performance with his best, posting 35 points and 11 rebounds against San Antonio on 58 percent from the floor and 62.5 percent from deep.

35 PTS ⭐️ 11 REB ⭐️ 5 3PM

Kyle Filipowski continues to DOMINATE in #NBASummer! The @utahjazz big man went off vs. the Spurs and is leading Summer League with 29.3 PPG. pic.twitter.com/zEyyqvZ62s

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) July 15, 2025

The Jazz finished with a 1-4 record in Vegas, but Filipowski left it all out on the hardwood.

2025 Las Vegas Summer League

The Charlotte Hornets went on to win the Summer League Championship with a perfect 6-0 record. No. 4 overall pick Kon Knueppel was named the Championship Game MVP.

The All-Summer League Teams are as follows:

First Team

Nique Clifford, Kings

Kyle Filipowski, Jazz

David Jones-Garcia, Spurs

Jordan Miller, Clippers

Terrence Shannon Jr., Timberwolves

Second Team

Ron Holland II, Pistons

Isaac Jones, Kings

Kon Knueppel, Hornets

Ajay Mitchell, Thunder

KJ Simpson, Hornets

Chandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for sports.ksl.com. Follow Chandler on X for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.

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