Following a standout summer league campaign where he averaged 23.5 points across four appearances, franchise legend Horace Grant compared Wilson's impact to the team's historic draft history.
Caleb Wilson’s Path to Chicago
The Chicago Bulls secured the No. 4 selection in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery after finishing the previous season 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 31-51 record. In 24 games during his season at UNC, Wilson earned an All-ACC selection while posting averages of 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. He immediately validated the selection during the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, registering averages of 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, and 1.3 steals through four games.
Horace Grant Endorses the No. 4 Pick
Following Wilson’s summer league performance, four-time NBA champion Horace Grant evaluated the rookie in an exclusive interview with Action Network’s Kyle Odegard. Grant praised the forward’s physical approach and competitive nature, telling the outlet, “Oh my goodness, man. What a beast. What a freakin’ beast. He has all the intangibles, the skillset. But what I love about him is that he has the mindset of a killer. A dog.”
Did You Know? Caleb Wilson joins an exclusive lineage of top-tier talent selected by the Chicago Bulls, receiving endorsements from both Horace Grant and NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett ahead of his rookie campaign.
Franchise Context and Historical Precedent
Horace Grant spent seven seasons of his 17-year NBA career in Chicago after being drafted No. 10 overall in 1987. During his 546 regular-season appearances with the Bulls, Grant averaged 12.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists while earning four All-Defensive Team nods and three championships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Caleb Wilson play college basketball?
What were Caleb Wilson’s statistics in the 2026 NBA Summer League?
Wilson averaged 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, and 1.3 steals across four appearances in Las Vegas.
Who praised Caleb Wilson’s potential following the draft?
Bulls legend Horace Grant praised Wilson in an interview with Action Network, calling him a beast with a killer mindset, alongside an earlier endorsement from NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett.
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