Many professional players come to the Pro-Am to train and play in a different environment than they are used to. The San Francisco Summer League Pro-Am awards MVP's (Most Valuable Player) and has a playoff format at the end of the season. The championship series is a best of 3 series, with the league champion is the first to win two games.
Several skilled competitors attend the Pro-Am to hone their skills in a novel setting apart from their usual routine. The San Francisco Summer League Pro-Am bestows MVP honors and features a postseason tournament format at season's end. The championship series is a three-game sweep, with the league champion being the first to secure two victories.