When the Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, basketball fans in Chicago were looking forward to their next superstar for the foreseeable future.
The first two games of the season left fans wanting more from Wilson. He finally took note of that, and despite a loss Saturday, he put together the first of what will be many stellar performances of his career.
Caleb Wilson posted the first double-double of his young career
Wilson posted career highs in points (30) and rebounds (14) on Saturday, giving him the first double-double of his NBA career. He made 10-of-24 shots, but was poor from three-point range, making just one of nine attempts.
The points and rebounds weren’t the only positives for Wilson in Saturday’s effort. He also collected three assists, two steals and one block.
It was an all-around excellent performance that has many Chicago fans excited for what Wilson’s future holds.