The earliest drafted Quebecer in NBA history, Bennedict Mathurin, was impressive in his first game in Indiana Pacers colors in a Silver Tour summer league duel.

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The Montreal North native led his team to a 96-84 win over the Charlotte Hornets. This competition features the reserves and youngest players from every NBA roster.

Mathurin had 23 points and four rebounds in the Pacers win, forming a dynamic duo with fellow Montrealer Chris Duarte. The latter amassed 16 points and four assists.

Remember that Mathurin initialed a few days ago, at the age of 20, his first contract with the Indiana team. According to the daily "IndyStar", he will receive nearly $30 million under this agreement.

The former Arizona State University Wildcats was selected sixth overall in the latest NBA Draft.