Last summer I took in my first summer league action out in Las Vegas, an experience I encourage anyone to take part in. All players, coaches and league officials are very approachable and you get to see some fairly decent basketball up close and personal.

It's great experience for the rookies and younger players in helping them get to know their new teammates, and occasionally a free agent summer pick-up may solidify a final roster spot with a good performance. Aside from that, the games aren't exactly a great barometer of what to expect his upcoming season.

Just like last year's Vegas league where Kevin Durant and Greg Oden were present, you can expect everyone to overreact to every single play made by this year's No. 1 and 2, Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley.

The two faced of Monday afternoon in Orlando, and needless to say, Beasley got the better of his counterpart, by a long shot. Miami's rookie scored 28 points (the first bucket above) in 23 minutes and hauled down 9 rebounds.

Derrick Rose was less impressive, and to be expected from someone that now has to quarterback a new team with a new coach. The Bulls rook scored just 10 points and has four assists to five turnovers.

Let the ridiculous mistake of a first pick chatter begin. You can expect the some of the pathetic sports fans that inhabit my hometown to have already ruled this a bust.

Don't worry though, it wasn't all highlights for Beasley. Check out this big Cedric Simmons block of a Beasley dunk attempt.