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Caleb Wilson’s strong summer-league debut has made the 20-year-old forward a source of hope for the Chicago Bulls. Drafted fourth overall, he showed notable progress in his outside shooting, a weakness during his college season. Wilson could become an important part of Chicago’s rebuild, but turning the struggling team into a contender—or matching his ambition to surpass Michael Jordan—will take time and sustained results.

By the Numbers
  • Wilson is 20 years old and 6-foot-10.
  • He was selected No. 4 in the 2026 NBA draft.
  • In his first summer-league game, he scored 35 points and made 7 of 11 3-pointers.
  • At North Carolina, he made 7 of 27 3-point attempts, about 26%.
Yes, But

Wilson’s summer shooting suggests he has worked on a key weakness, but one standout game does not establish how well he will shoot in the NBA. His bold goal of being better than Jordan has also drawn skepticism, and the pressure of that comparison may overshadow the more realistic question: whether he can help Chicago improve.

Bottom Line

Wilson offers the Bulls a promising young player with room to grow—not an instant return to their championship years. His impact will depend on whether his summer progress holds up against NBA competition.