Our panel of experts down in Las Vegas offer their takes on the highs and lows of summer league just past the midway point of the 10-day schedule.

1. Who has been the MVP of Vegas Summer League thus far? Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN.com: Grizzlies second-year guard Josh Selby owns summer league. He has been thieving every ball in sight and turning those steals into breakaway jams. He's also 12-for-15 from beyond the arc in his two games. Selby was probably miscast as a point guard coming out of Kansas, but he has always had the ability to shred defenders from either backcourt position -- a skill he has shown off here in Las Vegas. Larry Coon, ESPN.com: I'm at a disadvantage, because I just got here on Tuesday and I've only seen about seven games (under ordinary circumstances, that'd be an obscene amount of basketball to watch in 24 hours). But one standout was Kawhi Leonard, who had 27 points and eight rebounds against the Lakers. It was the Kawhi show. Zach Harper, Daily Dime Live: Kawhi Leonard. Kawhi is one of those players who should probably be beyond playing here, but it's good to see him working on ways to improve his game in real time. He played only two games, but in those two games you saw a greater understanding on the floor than just about everybody. He used his strength and quickness to show an improved scoring ability and dominated when he was out there. David Thorpe, Scouts Inc.: I don't have one MVP, rather a group of guys who have played well. Terrence Ross has competed hard and shot well for the most part. Jeremy Lamb, too. Donatas Motiejunas killed almost every defender he saw. So has Dominique Jones. I could go on. Justin Verrier, ESPN.com: Damian Lillard. The point guard came out of nowhere -- unless, of course, you daycation in Ogden, Utah -- but he has already made his presence felt in summer ball. He showed up Austin Rivers in his debut, then displayed a mature and efficient game, both on and off the ball, in his encore. Lillard also leads all rookies in scoring.

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2. Who has been the biggest disappointment of Vegas Summer League thus far? Arnovitz: I'm not all that concerned about Dion Waiters -- he's going to be just fine in Cleveland -- but it was disappointing not to be treated to a more creative dose of basketball. Waiters shot first, second and third, while doing very little to make the game easier for himself or anyone else in a maroon jersey. The acrobatics, body control and defensive intensity have been in short supply. Coon: Again, I'm at a disadvantage from a small sample size. Washington-Milwaukee just finished up, and I would have been tempted to name Shelvin Mack, who seemed a half step slow and wasn't delivering passes to guys in good spots, but he had a better second half. Harper: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's knee. I got a taste for MKG's play in the first game, when he was a buzzsaw cutting through the Sacramento Kings. I've been hooked ever since and unable to see him in action. The good news is Charlotte is being smart about not pushing him to play in meaningless games. They know they have a gem and a legitimate building block in MKG for the years to come. I just wish I could have seen him smother teams in the 2-2-1 a couple more times. Thorpe: Jimmer Fredette. With a few exceptions, he has been exactly what he always has been, and that is why he projects to be their third-string guy next season. I'd guess he leads summer league in total time dribbling and making teammates angry. Verrier: Thomas Robinson. A large swath of NBA types felt the Charlotte Bobcats were foolish to pass up Robinson, who flashed an NBA-ready game as a junior at Kansas, for Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, a hard-nosed player with a presumed lower ceiling. But Robinson has been pretty average through four games: 12.5 points on 32 percent shooting and 8.3 rebounds per game.

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3. Who has been the biggest surprise of Vegas Summer League thus far? Arnovitz: It shouldn't come as a surprise to see a No. 6 overall pick flourish in summer league, but Damian Lillard has been even better than advertised. He has been the one must-see rookie at the ball. He's the best pick-and-roll practitioner, the most exciting finisher in traffic, terrific on the break and engaged defensively. Coon: Knicks owner James Dolan, who was here to take in New York's game on Tuesday, shortly before the deadline to match Jeremy Lin's contract offer. During the game, word circulated that the Knicks weren't going to match, and Lin became a Rocket shortly afterward. Harper: Markieff Morris. Kieff went from a pseudo perimeter-oriented role player to being a force inside during his summer league stint. He looks a lot stronger than we saw a few months ago, as he's throwing interior players around and dominating on the boards. He's playing like a man among ragdolls when he's doing whatever he wants in the post. Could be encouraging for next season's campaign. Thorpe: I am most surprised with Charlotte's decision to press and focus on winning. It sounds great to be concerned about changing the culture, but in reality it has no effect on regular-season wins. Competing hard puts winning these games ahead of evaluating all their guys, which is uncommon. Maybe that's a good thing, maybe not. Verrier: Michael Kidd-Gilchirst. He has been sidelined since the nightcap of opening day, but his debut left a lasting impression. This guy plays hard, and that energy has already spread among his teammates -- a good bulk of whom will still be on the team come the regular season. It showed why drafting "winners" can be important, in the right situation.

Summer league correspondents Kevin Arnovitz, Larry Coon, Zach Harper, David Thorpe and Justin Verrier cover the NBA for ESPN.com.

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