On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls were heartbroken to learn that Caleb Wilson had broken his right hand. As a result, he will be out for 4-6 weeks.
On Thursday, Wilson successfully underwent surgery. Then, he took to social media to share words of encouragement that things are heading in the right direction, according to BullsMuse.
“back soon” Wilson posted.
On Wednesday, Wilson was pulled from the game against the San Antonio Spurs. He injured his hand while reaching for the ball. Ultimately, the Bulls blew a 22-point lead and lost 124-119 for their eighth straight loss.
In the end, Wilson played 15 minutes and scored 15 points. He is averaging 18.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
Going into the season, Wilson was seen as the savior. The No.4 draft pick out of North Carolina brought a vast array of talent. His size, length, athleticism, and physicality renewed optimism for a franchise that has endured years of struggle.
Wilson's potential shone during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Altogether, he averaged 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks. As a result, Wilson was named to the All-First Team.
Afterward, Wilson was superb during the NBA preseason. He averaged 15.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
At the beginning of the season, he was on a clinic. Wilson found himself amongst the greats when it came to scoring. Among them were Michael Jordan, Derrick Rose, and Allen Iverson.
On Friday, the Bulls will play their first game without Wilson at home against the Atlanta Hawks to begin the NBA Cup.