The 22-time All-Star and future Hall-of-Famer took the time to give advice to the Chicago Bulls' No. 4 overall pick.
Caleb Wilson is setting himself up for success. The Chicago Bulls' No. 4 overall pick has a strong work ethic, is confident and has the talent to potentially be the franchise's next superstar.
He's also surrounded himself with mentors and peers who can help him grow. The 20-year-old recently worked out with Philadelphia 76ers star forward LeBron James, using the opportunity to learn from the veteran.
James, who was drafted No. 1 overall in 2003, has been playing in the NBA longer than Wilson has been alive. The two are both represented by Rich Paul's Klutch Sports agency and have been able to work out together several times.
Following the Bulls' first training camp practice on Tuesday, Wilson shared his experience receiving advice from the future Hall-of-Famer.
"It was cool, it was more mental than physical stuff," Wilson said. "He taught me a lot about the pressure and how he's dealt with it. He was talking to me a lot about the game, how to take care of your body. He gave me a lot of pointers that I'll take with me for the rest of my career."
James, 41, is entering his 24th season in the NBA. He holds the league records for games played, minutes played and points in his career, as his sustained level of success is unprecedented across the major professional American sports.
Mar 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller (11) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images In the 2025-26 season — James' 23rd in the league — the 6-foot-8 forward started 60 games for the Lakers while averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. He also earned his 22nd trip to the All-Star game, the most in NBA history.
That longevity is something that Wilson is looking to replicate in his own career. He expressed an "appreciation" for James' consistency throughout his career, and seeing James go through his routine gave him the unique perspective that many rookies don't get. Wilson has compared James' routine to those of veterans on his own team — such as Norman Powell and Nic Claxton — as he aims to build his own structure entering year one.
Wilson noted that he wants to play in the NBA for a long time and is emphasizing putting distractions to the side to focus on pursuing basketball greatness.
Prior to joining the Bulls, Wilson was a Second Team All-American at North Carolina. The 6-foot-10 forward started 24 games during his lone season with the Tar Heels, averaging 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.
Wilson has shown great potential for the Bulls, even though he has yet to play a regular season game yet. The Atlanta native was honored with an All-Summer League First Team nod in July, which included a 35-point eruption in his debut. Wilson is prioritizing leading by example as he looks to head the Chicago Bulls' turnaround.
