Wilson Shines in Vegas as Lendeborg Captures Summer League MVP
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Caleb Wilson torches the Vegas Summer League for Chicago with elite scoring and a sharp three-point stroke, while Golden State's Yaxel Lendeborg posts a 21-point, 10-rebound performance to win the championship and MVP. The event also tested a one-free-throw rule, Drake Powell endured a brutal shooting slump, Jon Elmore drew buzz with a bald celebration, and Darius Acuff Jr. flashed defensive gaps that teams will note as they project to the NBA.
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