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Caleb Wilson Scores Record 35 in Summer League Debut

7/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Caleb Wilson scored 35 points in his Summer League debut, the highest total ever for a first-game appearance.
Coach Tiago Splitter praised Wilson’s physicality while noting the need to improve box-outs and cut turnovers.
Wilson made seven three-pointers, matching his entire college career total.
He committed six turnovers, missed several box-outs, and said his goal is to win, prompting fans to value his attitude as the Bulls seek a cornerstone.

History

Historical Context

In 1979 the Lakers—owned by Jerry Buss and coached by Jack McKinney—used the first overall pick from New Orleans Jazz to draft Magic Johnson, who scored 30 points in his debut, about 0.14 % of the league’s 22,000 points that season. The 2024 Summer League mirrors that as rookie Caleb Wilson posted 35 points for Chicago Bulls under coach Tiago Splitter, underscoring focus on high-scoring rookies.

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Story summary

Caleb Wilson scored 35 points in his Summer League debut, the highest total ever for a first-game appearance.
Coach Tiago Splitter praised Wilson’s physicality while noting the need to improve box-outs and cut turnovers.
Wilson made seven three-pointers, matching his entire college career total.
He committed six turnovers, missed several box-outs, and said his goal is to win, prompting fans to value his attitude as the Bulls seek a cornerstone.

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