Bolden stars for 76ers in NBA pre-season

Australian NBA draftee Jonah Bolden has scored 16 points for Philadelphia in an NBA Summer League game.

Jonah Bolden, center,

Australian NBA draftee Jonah Bolden has scored 16 points for Philadelphia in the NBA Summer League. (AAP)

Australian Jonah Bolden has given Philadelphia the biggest glimpse of his NBA potential by dominating in their Summer League win over San Antonio.

Forward Bolden led with 16 points, eight rebounds and three steals in 25 minutes off the bench in the 94-86 win in Salt Lake City.

Thursday's contribution was the 21-year-old's biggest since being taken with pick no.36 in this year's draft.

He scored nine and five points in previous Summer League outings, with his athleticism at 208cm and defence impressing.

Elsewhere, Australian guard Dante Exum had a team-high 16 points and four assists as his side Utah beat Boston 68-65.

Compatriot Mangok Mathiang scored six points and had four rebounds in Charlotte's win over Orlando on Thursday as the ex-college star plays for an NBA contract over the Summer League.


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