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Dec. 26, 2011 Several members of the 2011 draft make their

Several members of the 2011 draft make their debuts on this night
December 26, 2011 1 min read
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On Dec. 26, 2011, Several members of the 2011 draft make their debuts on this night. Kyrie Irving debuts for the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 104-96 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Kawhi Leonard debuts for the San Antonio Spurs in a 95-82 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Isaiah Thomas debuts for the Sacramento Kings in a 100-91 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. And Kemba Walker debuts for the Charlotte Bobcats in a 96-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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