{"id":512761,"date":"2026-08-31T17:31:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/?p=512761"},"modified":"2026-08-31T17:31:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:31:11","slug":"caleb-wilson-eyes-rookie-of-the-year-im-going-to-do-whatever-it-takes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/en\/caleb-wilson-eyes-rookie-of-the-year-im-going-to-do-whatever-it-takes\/","title":{"rendered":"Caleb Wilson Eyes Rookie of the Year: \u201cI\u2019m Going to Do Whatever It Takes\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bulls are entering the new season with more positive momentum than they have had in quite some time. Rather than putting pressure on themselves to make the playoffs, the Bulls are focused on building their future around 2026 first-round pick Caleb Wilson<\/strong> and new head coach Tiago Splitter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Caleb Wilson Has Rookie of the Year Ambitions<\/h2>\n

Expectations are already high for Wilson within the organization. One team source told ESPN that, after drafting the forward, it looked like the Bulls had landed a real \u201cdude.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wilson himself is equally confident heading into his first NBA season. \u201cI expect to have Rookie of the Year, honestly,\u201d<\/strong> Wilson said. \u201cI\u2019m going to work hard. I\u2019m going to do what it takes.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rookie also believes Chicago is a strong fit for the way he wants to play and for the development of his NBA career.<\/p>\n

Caleb Wilson Praises Tiago Splitter<\/h2>\n

Part of Wilson\u2019s optimism comes from the opportunity to play under Splitter. The new Bulls head coach coached the team during its first two Summer League games, giving Wilson an early look at his approach.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s really detailed. He knows what he wants you to do and he\u2019s pretty serious,\u201d<\/strong> Wilson said. He particularly appreciates Splitter\u2019s straightforward communication.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d rather have someone who\u2019s serious and straightforward with me, so I know what I can do better,\u201d<\/strong> Wilson added.<\/p>\n

Tiago Splitter Wants to Build Around His Players<\/h2>\n

Splitter, meanwhile, is focused on developing a system that maximizes the strengths of his roster. The Bulls coach emphasized that his approach will have to adapt to the players available to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to adapt your system to the players you have,\u201d<\/strong> Splitter said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, I have a vision. I have a certain way I want to play, but you also have to explore what they do best. That\u2019s what we\u2019re going to do here.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bulls will therefore enter the season focused on developing their young core and establishing a new identity around Wilson and Splitter\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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