NBA Announces Record-Breaking Summer League Numbers
Summary
The 2026 NBA Summer League set new records for attendance and merchandise sales. The championship game between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies was the most-watched since 2017.Key Facts
- The total attendance for the 2026 NBA Summer League was 156,000 people.
- This attendance is 12% higher than the previous record set in 2018.
- Merchandise sales increased by 11% compared to the 2024 record.
- The championship game had an average of 676,000 viewers on ESPN.
- This viewership was 61% higher than the previous year.
- The top four draft picks were AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson.
- Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson made the Summer League First Team.
- Yaxel Lendeborg was named Summer League MVP (Most Valuable Player).
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