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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Caleb Wilson had great 2-word message after going off against Cam Boozer
Jan 17, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) before the game against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Caleb Wilson had Chicago Bulls fans swooning with his message following a historic performance against rival Cam Boozer. The No. 4 overall pick on Friday got the chance to match up against Boozer, the player the Memphis Grizzlies selected o…
Caleb Wilson's 35 points in Summer League debut ring in new Bulls era
<p>LAS VEGAS — Darryn Peterson went down quickly.</p><p>In only the second game of North Carolina’s regular season last November, the Tar Heels and Caleb Wilson sent Peterson — the eventual No. 2 overall pick — back to Lawrence, Kansas, with an 87-74 victory against the Jayhawks.</p><p>Wilson, the eventual No. 4 overall pick by the Bulls, scored 24 points, grabbed seven rebounds and added four steals. Peterson scored a solid 22 points but still …
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