The Chicago Bulls are finally approaching preseason basketball this week, meaning fans will get their first real look at Caleb Wilson against NBA competition.

Wilson gave Bulls fans plenty to be excited about during Summer League, but preseason represents another step up. He will be sharing the floor with established NBA players, playing within Tiago Splitter's system and beginning to carve out his role for the regular season.

Here are three goals Wilson should have entering his first NBA preseason.

Whether Wilson actually starts on opening night remains to be seen.

Splitter could choose to bring the rookie along slowly, especially with several established veterans on the roster. But Wilson has an opportunity during preseason to make that decision much more difficult.

The Bulls drafted Wilson to eventually become one of the faces of this franchise. If his defense, athleticism and offensive versatility immediately translate against NBA competition, there is little reason to hold him back simply because he is a rookie.

Wilson doesn't necessarily need to win the starting job during preseason. He just needs to prove he belongs in the conversation.

Wilson's shooting performance in Las Vegas was one of the most exciting developments of Summer League.

Now he needs to show it can translate.

That doesn't mean Bulls fans should expect another ridiculous performance where Wilson knocks down seven of his 11 attempts from deep. Preseason is more about seeing whether he looks comfortable taking those shots against NBA defenses.

Is he willing to take an open three without hesitating? Can he knock down catch-and-shoot opportunities? Do defenders actually have to respect him beyond the arc?

Wilson doesn't need to be an elite shooter immediately. He just needs to prove that the three-pointer can legitimately become part of his offensive arsenal.

If it can, his ceiling becomes considerably higher.

This might be the most important goal of all.

Preseason games don't count in the standings, but that doesn't mean stepping onto an NBA floor for the first time isn't daunting.

Wilson will suddenly be attacking legitimate NBA rim protectors, defending established scorers and competing against players he probably watched growing up.

He cannot play scared.

The Bulls need to see the same aggressive Wilson they saw in Vegas. Attack the rim. Take the open shot. Push the ball in transition. Don't hesitate simply because the names on the other side are bigger.

Wilson has a long way to go before becoming the franchise player Bulls fans hope he can be.

Preseason is his first opportunity to start looking like one.