Caleb Wilson earns NBA comparisons to Kevin Durant and Kevin Garnett
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Caleb Wilson is garnering attention in the NBA Summer League after being selected fourth overall by the Chicago Bulls. His strong performances include a debut-record 35 points in his first game, followed by two games scoring 19 points each. ESPN analyst Tim Legler has compared Wilson's potential to that of NBA legends Kevin Durant and Kevin Garnett, noting Wilson's offensive skills and defensive prowess. The 2026 Summer League has become an important proving ground for Wilson as he seeks to establish himself ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Wilson has scored 35 and 19 points in recent Summer League games.
- •Selected fourth overall by the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Draft.
- •Legler compares Wilson to Kevin Durant and Kevin Garnett.
- •Wilson's performances are key for his upcoming NBA career.
- •Strong Summer League start indicates potential for future stardom.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN analyst compares Caleb Wilson to two NBA all-time greats
"Caleb Wilson's stardom is quickly transitioning over from UNC to the NBA. ESPN analyst Tim Legler gives Wilson a pretty honorable NBA comparison.
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