CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 26: Chicago Bulls first round draft picks Caleb Wilson poses for a portrait after a press conference at Advocate Center on June 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 26: Chicago Bulls first round draft picks Caleb Wilson looks on after a press conference at Advocate Center on June 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) GettyThe Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson fourth overall out of the University of North Carolina in the 2026 NBA draft.Wilson has been one of the top performers in the 2026 NBA Summer League. He’s averaging 24.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.3 blocks in three games. He’s shooting the ball pretty well, especially from 3-point range, but he has to improve his free throws and commit fewer turnovers.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNevertheless, the Bulls got a pretty competitive rookie in the draft and someone who’s not afraid to speak his mind.Caleb WilsonGettyChicago Bulls first round draft picks Caleb Wilson poses for a portrait after a press conference at Advocate Center on June 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.Caleb Wilson isn’t the only rookie to play well in the 2026 NBA Summer League. Fellow top picks AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer have been impressive for their respective teams as well.Wilson has already faced Boozer in his Summer League debut, but he didn’t get to play against Dybantsa and Peterson. The Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz decided to keep both rookies out for the rest of the tournament.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSpeaking to reporters after the Chicago Bulls’ 99-87 win over the Wizards on Tuesday, Wilson was asked about not playing against Dybantsa and Peterson.“I feel like I’m different than all of them,” Wilson said, via Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. “Not to say they don’t, but I enjoy basketball. I love this sh*t. I’m going to play as much as I can.”“I felt yesterday was weird because I expected Darryn to play. So when I came into the game, I didn’t have the right mindset.”Wilson played in back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday. It seems like the Bulls have no plans on resting their top rookie, who has at least one more game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers.The Bulls are 1-2 in the Summer League, so they are unlikely to qualify for the next round.Caleb WilsonGettyChicago Bulls first round draft picks Caleb Wilson looks on outside the United Center near Michael Jordan’s statue after a press conference at Advocate Cen
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