Jalen Wilson turned in a strong performance in the NBA Summer League on the court and off of it after five games with the Brooklyn Nets in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Wilson averaged 17.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and one steal on 45.8% shooting from 3-point range. He scored in double figures in each game and wrapped up his stay with his best effort on Sunday: 22 points, 11 rebounds and four assists.
Thanks to his play on the court, he was able to raise some money off it.
The 51st pick teamed up with Wilson Sporting Goods to raise money for the local YMCAs in Brooklyn. Together, they agreed to pledge $100 per point and $50 per assist that Wilson recorded in Las Vegas.
After finishing with 88 points and 13 assists, a total of $9,450 was raised.
The tally is now finalized. Through his NBA Summer League partnership with Wilson (the brand), Jalen Wilson helped to donate $9,450 to local YMCAs in Brooklyn! pic.twitter.com/1QJVjbnrsJ
— Jayhawks In The NBA (@NBA_Jayhawks) July 16, 2023
The recent act of kindness isn’t the first time Wilson has given back to the community. He, along with eight other of his Kansas teammates, helped donate $17,000 of his own money to help combat homelessness in Lawrence this past season.
Certainly, Wilson served as a tremendous role model in the community throughout his four years in college and has already continued those efforts in the NBA.
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