Caleb Wilson Had Great 2-Word Message After Going Off Against Cam Boozer
ESPN said Wilson’s 35 points were the most ever in a Las Vegas Summer League debut, adding five rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
- On Friday, July 10, 2026, Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson set an NBA Summer League debut record with 35 points at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
- Wilson faced Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer, the player selected one pick ahead of him in the 2026 draft, in a prime-time matchup.
- Demonstrating his range, Wilson shot 57% from the field and 7-for-11 from three-point distance while recording three blocks and two steals defensively.
- Despite the scoring record, the Bulls suffered a narrow 97-96 loss to the Grizzlies. "We still didn't win, so I don't really care," Wilson said.
- Analysts remain optimistic about the 19-year-old Wilson's potential as he prepares for upcoming Summer League games to demonstrate his two-way versatility for Chicago.
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Bulls top draft pick Caleb Wilson sets unofficial NBA Summer League record – Democratic Accent
The Chicago Bulls may have found their next franchise cornerstone after years of irrelevance. In his NBA Summer League debut, No. 4 overall pick Caleb Wilson delivered a record-breaking performance. The former University of North Carolina star erupted for 35 points, setting what is widely regarded as the highest-scoring Summer League debut in NBA history—an unofficial record given the league’s inconsistent historical tracking. He added five rebo…
Bulls top draft pick Caleb Wilson sets unofficial NBA Summer League record
The Chicago Bulls may have found their next franchise cornerstone after years of irrelevance.In his NBA Summer League debut, No. 4 overall pick Caleb Wilson delivered a record-breaking performance. The former University of North Carolina star erupted for 35 points, setting what is widely regarded as the highest-scoring Summer League debut in NBA history—an unofficial record given the league's inconsistent historical tracking.He added five reboun…
Bulls' Caleb Wilson Scores 35 In 'Emotional' Summer League Debut
Caleb Wilson scored 35 points in his summer league debut Friday night, the second-highest total in a Las Vegas debut since the event started in 2004. The Chicago Bulls, who selected Wilson with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, loss 97-96 to the Memphis Grizzlies. It marked Wilson's first competitive game since Feb. 10, when his lone college season at North Carolina ended due to a broken wrist. He said he cried before tipoff given t…
Caleb Wilson 'Cried' Before Historic NBA Summer League Debut, 'Hunting Everybody' Says Bulls' Swain
Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson had an emotional moment before his first professional game on Friday night, then he proceeded to have a historic Summer League performance in a 97-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
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