Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson joins LeBron James for workout ahead of rookie season

This past summer, the Chicago Bulls drafted forward Caleb Wilson fourth overall in the 2026 NBA draft.

Wilson, 20, was a standout at the University of North Carolina during his one campaign in Chapel Hill. Unfortunately, his freshman year was cut short due to a broken wrist, which caused him to miss the rest of the season.

At the time of his injury, Wilson was leading UNC in points, rebounds, blocks, and steals. He was a top prospect coming out of high school in Atlanta, Georgia, and has continued to live up to that status ever since.

Now, he’ll have the weight of Chicago basketball on his shoulders. A city begging to love the sport again may have finally found its savior.

This morning, an Instagram photo flew around social media showing Wilson and four-time NBA champion LeBron James together, appearing to have just finished a workout. Regardless of your opinion on LeBron, it’s a great sign to see Wilson in the gym with one of the best athletes to ever live.

Caleb Wilson in the gym early this morning with LeBron James. this guy puts in the WORK.

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— Bulls Chronicles (@BullsTalkOnly) September 16, 2026

James is listed at 6 feet 9 inches, and Wilson himself is listed at 6 feet 10 inches.

I’m not sure about you, but Wilson looks a bit taller than that. Maybe even closer to 7 feet.

The two have similar traits coming into the league. Both are athletic freaks of nature who impose their will on both ends of the court. LeBron also notably struggled with shooting when he came into the league, which is something Wilson himself will have to work on at this level.

Caleb Wilson has clearly put in the work this offseason: Will it show during his rookie year?

This will be an interesting season for Chicago. A youth movement will be in order, as Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis will try to lead this group to the playoffs.

However, Bulls fans need to pump the brakes on Wilson and his development. This kid has a long way to go, especially after missing most of his freshman year. The pressure shouldn’t be on him alone, but in today’s landscape, he’ll have some, just because of his draft position.

A solid sign going forward is the new additions the Bulls front office has made.

They went out and grabbed a top-tier head coaching candidate in Tiago Splitter, who was coveted around the league. Some were even puzzled that the Portland Trail Blazers opted not to keep him after his very successful season as interim coach.

Chicago has also brought in some former players to be assistant coaches, which will surely excite the fans.

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