Las Vegas, NV — Alijah Martin and Vlad Goldin are making a strong case for future roles in the NBA, each turning heads with standout performances in their Summer League showings.

Alijah Martin, the Toronto Raptors’ second-round pick (No. 39), recorded 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in his debut during Toronto’s 116–72 victory over Chicago on July 11 in Las Vegas. The former NCAA champion at Florida sparked media buzz with a thunderous poster dunk over a Bulls defender; an electrifying play widely praised by ESPN announcers and social media.

His versatility was further highlighted in draft coverage, describing him as a “microwave scorer” who “plays like a linebacker in sneakers; guarding up, bullying mismatches, and skying for dunks”.

Meanwhile, undrafted center Vladislav Goldin, now on a two-way contract with the Miami Heat, has impressed during his Summer League minutes. Over three games, he’s averaged 9.3 points and 3 rebounds in 15 minutes per outing, shooting an impressive 75% from the field. Considering Goldin was leading the NCAA in field goal percentage for two consecutive weeks during the 2023-24 season at Florida Atlantic, this is nothing new for the big-man.

In his Summer League debut, Goldin’s catches-the-eye effort came on the boards and high-percentage finishes. His 11-point, 5-rebound performance displayed his ability to carve out impact minutes. A 7‑1, 250‑lb center out of Michigan, Goldin brings a polished interior game and rim-rounding instincts.

For Martin, the Summer League spotlight emphasizes his fit as a two-way guard in Toronto’s system: a defensive sparkplug with enough offensive upside to carve out a rotation spot. For Goldin, the Heat are clearly testing his readiness for the next level, with Summer League success possibly earning him heavier G‑League or NBA duty.

As the Summer League continues through July 20, both players will get additional chances to prove their worth—and potentially turn these flashes into firm footholds in the NBA.