Cleveland Cavaliers' Meleek Thomas was one of the best players during the 2026 NBA Summer League.
All throughout the NBA's Summer League in Las Vegas, one of the key storylines and must-watch players was the Cleveland Cavaliers' second-round pick, Meleek Thomas.
From his first game when Thomas scored 20 points to Cleveland's last game, Thomas routinely showed that he was the best player on the floor.
The 19-year-old received some recognition for his standout series of games and was named to the 2026 NBA Summer League First Team on Tuesday afternoon.
It's only been a handful of games and an incredibly small sample size, but it already looks like the Cavaliers got the steal of the draft by selecting Thomas at No. 34.
For reference, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson also made the Summer League First Team, and they were both drafted in the top five picks.
Thomas played in four games with the Cavs' Summer League squad and averaged 27.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game while shooting 50 percent from the floor and 43.8 percent from behind the arc.
Scoring was always Thomas' primary strength coming out of college, and he really showed that in Las Vegas. The guard was scoring off the dribble, in the paint, from behind the arc, and everywhere in between.
In fact, Thomas not only led the Cavaliers in scoring, but his 27.3 points per game were the most out of the entire Summer League.
Thomas made a little bit of history, too, as he had the third-highest scoring average ever recorded at a Summer League. The second-highest was actually Thomas' new teammate, Donovan Mitchell, who averaged 28.0 points per game over two games.
One of the most impressive parts of Thomas' summer, though, was the playmaking potential he showcased.
Thomas only averaged 2.5 assists during his freshman season. Part of that likely had to do with the fact that he was playing alongside Darius Acuff, who was drafted in the top 10.
Cleveland gave Thomas the keys to running the offense with the summer team, and he didn't disappoint.
Looking ahead, earning first-team honors is a great way for Thomas to start his NBA career.
The Cavaliers have a lot of guard depth heading into next season. However, if Thomas carries this momentum into training camp and the preseason, it wouldn't be shocking whatsoever to see the No. 34 overall pick in Cleveland's rotation on opening night.
