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The struggle is very real for the Chicago Bulls , but Caleb Wilson is thriving. Chicago is 1-6 and coming off a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, 126-107, on Monday. However, Wilson finished with 24 points and 7 rebounds.
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As a result, Wilson once again found himself in the same company as a legend of the game, this time Allen Iverson , per Novig. He and AI are the only players in history to score 150+ points, make 15+ 3-pointers, and record 10+ steals in their first seven NBA games.
If that wasn't enough, he joined Michael Jordan as the only two Bulls rookies to score 150+ points in their first seven games.
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Wilson has already tied Jordan for the most points scored by a Chicago rookie in their first three games. Jordan leads with 74 points, and Wilson is right behind him with 67. Additionally, Wilson tied Jordan for fastest to reach 100 points .
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Wilson is averaging 21.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
In 1996, the 76ers drafted Iverson out of Georgetown as one of the most consequential draft classes in NBA history. It included Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen, and Stephon Marbury.
Iverson took command as the point guard in Philadelphia and helped fuse basketball with hip hop through his head-to-toe hip-hop aesthetic and playground style.
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Meanwhile, Wilson is part of one of the most illustrious draft classes in recent memory. That includes Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybansta, and Cameron Boozer. He plays with sheer explosiveness, dynamism, and leadership that set him apart.
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The Bulls play the New York Knicks on Wednesday at 6:30pm CST/7:30pm EST at Madison Square Garden.
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