Irish Eyes on Vegas: CJ Fulton makes history in NBA Summer League

Fulton will suit up for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Las Vegas on Thursday. Tip-off is at 8:30pm, live on ESPN2 and the NBA App.

HISTORY MAKER: Ireland international CJ Fulton will make history in Las Vegas on Thursday. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

CJ Fulton will make history this Thursday as the first Irish-developed player to compete in the NBA Summer League, suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Las Vegas. Tip-off is at 8:30pm, live on ESPN2 and the NBA App.

It’s fitting that it’s CJ who’s made the breakthrough. His family’s history in Irish basketball is one of trailblazing achievement, and his rise continues that tradition.