Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson to wear No. 8 in honor of Kobe Bryant
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Caleb Wilson, the fourth overall pick by the Chicago Bulls, will wear No. 8 in honor of Kobe Bryant during his NBA career. Wilson previously wore No. 24 in high school and No. 8 at North Carolina, both numbers associated with Bryant. The 20-year-old forward averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds last season, receiving All-American honors. He performed well in the Summer League, averaging 23.5 points over four games and making the first team. Wilson has expressed his admiration for Bryant's playing style and the mentality he brought to the game.
- •Caleb Wilson is the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •Wilson averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds last season.
- •He wore No. 24 in high school and No. 8 in college.
- •Wilson made the All-Summer League first team this summer.
- •He is considered a fan favorite already in Chicago.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson honors Hall of Famer with jersey number
"As Caleb Wilson transitions to the NBA, he will once again honor a Hall of Famer with his jersey number when he takes the court with the Bulls.
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