The Chicago Bulls grabbed a win against the Milwaukee Bucks, but their No. 4 overall pick, Caleb Wilson, had a rougher night than fans are used to. Wilson struggled to find his shot and hold onto the ball, logging 10 points on 4-for-11 shooting from the field, including just 1-for-5 from deep, and coughed up the rock 4 times in 24 minutes.
A Bump in the Preseason Road
This was clearly Wilson’s toughest outing in his four preseason games. The rookie from North Carolina just couldn’t get his shot to fall, and taking care of the ball became a real issue against the Bucks. Beyond the rough shooting numbers and those 4 turnovers, his final line included 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal, with no blocks. Look, the kid is still getting comfortable going up against NBA talent, and some nights are just gonna be like this when your shot isn’t falling. It’s part of the process for a new guy.
Why the Hype Train Keeps Rolling
But let’s be real here: while Wednesday marked Wilson’s worst game of the preseason, the source explicitly says it was “by no means an awful showing.” Before this Bucks game, Wilson was absolutely on fire, dropping 15, 21, and 17 points in his first three games. The Bulls are definitely in rebuild mode right now, but if Wilson pans out the way they hope, he could seriously speed up that whole project. Getting him fully adjusted to the league is the first big step, and preseason has been crucial for him to gain that footing.
Next up for Wilson? The real deal. He’s set to make his official NBA debut next Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. That’s where he really gets to show everyone what he’s made of and prove why he was the No. 4 pick. Let’s see him ball out.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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