United StatesThe 2026 NBA Summer League achieved record-breaking figures in attendance and merchandise sales, marking a significant milestone for the league. Total in-person attendance reached 156,000, representing a 12% increase compared to the previous record set in 2018. Merchandise sales also saw an 11% rise compared to the 2024 record. Additionally, the championship game between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies was the most-watched since 2017, with 676,000 average viewers on ESPN, a 61% increase year-over-year. The event highlighted the debut performances of top draft picks such as AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson, who were all regarded as potential No. 1 overall picks. Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson were named to the Summer League First Team along with Brayden Burries, Meleek Thomas, and Summer League MVP Yaxel Lendeborg.
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