The 2026 NBA Draft Class is one of the best in recent memory, featuring future All-Stars in Top-4 picks AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson, who are all playing in the NBA Summer League.
Wilson enjoyed the best debut amongst his Top-4 counterparts, scoring a record-breaking 35 points in the Chicago Bulls’ 97-96 loss to Boozer’s Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Boozer scored 23 points to lead his new team, while Dybantsa and Peterson thrived on Thursday night.
Each of this year’s Top 4 picks scored a minimum 20 points in their debuts, further proving 2026 as an all-time great Draft class.
Wilson made 12 of his 21 shots from the field, including a 7-of-11 mark from deep, while making two free throws. The rookie phenom added five rebounds, three blocks and two steals to his big night.
Boozer sank seven of his 12 shots, including his lone 3-point attempt, while adding six rebounds, four assists, a steal and block apiece.
Dybantsa and Peterson faced off Thursday night, with Dybantsa’s Wizards winning a 92-88 thriller.
Dybantsa scored 27 points to lead his squad, shooting 7-of-18 from the floor and making seven free throws, while adding seven rebounds, two assists and steals apiece, plus one block. Peterson netted 24 points to anchor his team, making 6-of-18 shots and six free throws, while adding a block, three rebounds and assists apiece.
Imagine when these four superstars go head-to-head in the regular season and, possibly, the playoffs. Buckle up for what should be an extremely exciting NBA campaign ahead.
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