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By Anne Erickson
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Caleb Wilson came into Summer League with a lot of energy and the desire to show the world what he can do in the NBA.
After his season at North Carolina ended early because of a thumb injury, the Bulls rookie looked like someone who had been counting down the days until he could play again.
Once he got the chance, he didn't hold much back.
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No player brought more electricity to Las Vegas than Wilson. Every game came with a little more evidence that Chicago might have found something special at the top of the draft. The 6-foot-9 forward played with the kind of edge coaches love and teammates also appreciate. He chased blocks, attacked the rim and played like every possession was the one.
The dunks got the attention, obviously. Wilson's athleticism is the kind that makes people stop mid-conversation because somebody just disappeared into the air. It's the kind of talent that makes Hall of Famers like Kevin Garnett curious enough to pull up courtside.
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But the impressive part was that Wilson wasn't just a highlight reel.
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He showed flashes of becoming a much more complete player. He got rebounds, blocked shots and showed improvement as a shooter.
Wilson finished Summer League averaging 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.5 blocks in four games. Those numbers tell the story, but so did the way he played.
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Summer League isn't the NBA, and nobody needs to crown anyone in July. But Wilson gave Chicago exactly what it wanted to see: talent, toughness and a player who clearly loves being on the floor. That's a really good place to start.
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