Before they became the stars we know today, the NBA's most promising prospects took to Summer League to strut their stuff in front of the hungry eyes of media, executives and team officials. Well, most of them did, anyway.

Summer League has always been a time for rookies to flap their wings and prove their potential as NBA players. Performances are meant to be taken with a grain of salt, but there are always nuggets to take away from the week-long escapades.

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From a 17-year-old Kobe Bryant lighting up the scoreboard to LeBron James flirting with a triple-double in his debut, there will forever and always be memorable moments stemming from summer ball.

With this year's festivities now in full swing, let's take a trip down memory lane.