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Bulls rookie Dailyn Swain selects jersey number 5 for NBA debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:37 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Bulls rookie Dailyn Swain selects jersey number 5 for NBA debut

Summary

Dailyn Swain will wear jersey number 5 as he begins his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls. Swain previously wore number 3 during high school and his college career at Xavier and Texas, but that number is currently assigned to Josh Giddey. The 15th overall pick averaged 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds last season, and logged four summer league appearances with the Bulls, contributing 4.2 points and five rebounds per game. The Bulls are looking to him and fellow first-round pick Caleb Wilson to help revitalize the team under new coach Tiago Splitter.

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By the Numbers

•Swain averaged 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds at Texas.
•He helped Texas reach the Sweet 16 last season.
•Swain wore number 3 before transitioning to number 5.
•The Bulls are eager to integrate Swain and Caleb Wilson next season.
•Swain averaged 4.2 points in summer league play.

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5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Bulls rookie Dailyn Swain to begin NBA career with fresh jersey number

What they're saying

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Wearing No. 3 for most of his basketball career, Dailyn Swain will have a new look when he takes the court for his rookie campaign with the Bulls.
— Yahoo Sports

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