Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Caleb Wilson considered a weaker shooter coming into the 2026 NBA Draft?
Wilson shot just 25.9% from three-point range and 44.4% on mid-range field goals during his freshman season at North Carolina. That inconsistency from the perimeter had scouts ranking him a tick below top prospects like A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer.
How did Caleb Wilson perform from three-point range in his Summer League debut?
Wilson went 7-of-11 from three-point range in his Summer League debut, knocking down several high-difficulty shots. His stroke looked noticeably more fluid and technically sound than what people had seen from him in college.
Who is Lethal Shooter and why is he working with Caleb Wilson?
Lethal Shooter, whose real name is Chris Matthews, is one of the most renowned shooting coaches in basketball. He has worked with NBA stars like Anthony Davis, Jaylen Brown, and Dwight Howard, and Wilson brought him in to help refine his shooting mechanics heading into his rookie season with Chicago.
What role did Wilson's time at North Carolina play in his shooting struggles?
Wilson admitted that shooting simply wasn't his role at North Carolina, even though he had success as a shooter in high school. Despite that limited green light in college, he still put up 2,000 to 2,500 shots every single day in practice.
When should Bulls fans expect to see Caleb Wilson's shooting improvement show up in the regular season?
Based on how other Bulls rookies developed, fans should probably look toward late December or January before Wilson's field goal percentages start trending upward. Derrick Rose didn't show notable improvement until around January of his rookie year, and Michael Jordan got going around late December.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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