Kevin McCullar Jr. played in the Las Vegas Summer League wearing a protective mask due to a facial injury. He scored 30 points in a loss against the Boston Celtics. McCullar's basketball career has been fraught with adversity, including a serious knee injury that delayed his debut until late in the season. Drafted 56th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, he signed a two-way contract but spent much of last season rehabilitating. He regards this season as his true rookie season due to previous challenges and injuries.
"It's not how you want to come in the league, but you know it's the hand I was dealt. This is really my real rookie season."
"It was a grind. They used to all see me when they would come for practice, I would have to do my rehab."
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