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Bulls’ Caleb Wilson drops ‘legendary’ declaration after landing in Chicago
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The Chicago Bulls used the No. 4 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft to select Caleb Wilson . Now that he's with a team, the former North Carolina Tar Heels star can't wait to prove himself worthy of being a top-five pick.
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During his introductory press conference, the 19-year-old power forward admitted his adoration for the sport of basketball. He also admitted his desire to become a "legendary" player for the Bulls. Wilson credits his work ethic, which he claimed he didn't develop until he was an early teenager, for his path to the NBA and what will lead him through his career.
"Honestly, it started once I realized I needed to do something with my life," Wilson said about developing his work ethic. "I wasn't really a hard worker when I was younger… Once I really started to stick with it, I really started to work hard. And I just love the game. I have a lot of fun with it. I want to be legendary, I wanna be remembered after I finish playing, and that's kind of what pushes me every day to be a great player."
Wilson will certainly have a chance to prove himself in Chicago. He'll be playing alongside Nic Claxton in the frontcourt after the Bulls traded for the 27-year-old center from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal. Caleb Wilson is expected to step in as the starting power forward right away for the club.
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The Bulls' rookie enters the NBA after playing just one season of college basketball. In 24 games played at North Carolina, Wilson was named a Second-Team All-American, averaging 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. He recorded those numbers while shooting 57.8% from the field and 25.9% from beyond the three-point line.
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