‘Not Normal at Any Level’ — NBA World Reacts to Bulls Rookie Caleb Wilson’s Record-Breaking Summer League Debut
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Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson put on a dazzling show against fellow lottery pick Cameron Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Wilson dropped 35 points to set the rookie Summer League record for most points in a debut.
Wilson’s eye-popping display promptly sparked strong reactions from the NBA world.
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Chicago Rookie Caleb Wilson’s Record-Setting Performance Leaves NBA World Stunned
Wilson, picked by the Bulls a spot behind Boozer at No. 4, had an injury-plagued collegiate campaign with the North Carolina Tar Heels this past season. Still, he impressed at the Chicago Draft Combine in May, making him one of the heavy favorites to land in the top 5.
After A.J Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Boozer were called ahead of him, the Bulls couldn’t contain their excitement when the 6-foot-10 forward fell to them.
In just his first NBA appearance, Wilson is making his case that he could have been picked higher. The 19-year-old’s mind-boggling two-way play set the NBA community on fire.
“Thirty-five points in a debut is not normal at any level,” MiraSportsPicks posted.
“He’s the player I’ve been waiting to watch,” an X user wrote.
A Packers and Bulls supporter claimed:
“Bro is clearly the most talented from this draft.”
“These rookies going band for band in the Summer League,” The Hood Therapist added.
Another NBA observer noted:
“2026 NBA draft was special, top-tier talent everywhere.”
A Wizards supporter commented:
“Low key was hoping we’d have the 4th pick in the draft. I said in 3-4 years he’d clearly be the best in this class. Might be sooner.”
The NBA world has been treated to impressive debuts the past week, but Wilson has potentially eclipsed them with a record-breaking performance.
A 25.9% shooter at North Carolina, Wilson’s long-range game shattered expectations. He made 7 of 11 attempts from 3-point distance, including one for his first basket and two more in the final eight seconds of the Grizzlies’ 97-96 win.
Boozer was superb as well. The No. 3 pick of this year’s draft scored 23 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists.
Wilson’s next marquee matchup will be on Monday when the Bulls face the Jazz. On Tuesday, excitement has ramped up for a mouthwatering encounter between Wilson’s Bulls and Dybantsa’s Washington Wizards.