Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson's first shot echoes Michael Jordan

Wilson, the Bulls' fourth overall pick, hit a fadeaway jumper in his debut that drew comparisons to Jordan; whether he can sustain the hype remains uncertain.

On air: Chip Darnell, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman on Late Night BBN
Published 9:57 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Caleb Wilson’s First Shot With Bulls Echoes Michael Jordan”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 9:57 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Chip Darnell, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman.
Topics: A'ja Wilson.
BBN covered this story before: WNBA Playoffs Hit Must-Win Game 3s, Fox News Reports (October 9).

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Yahoo SportsCaleb Wilson’s First Shot With Bulls Echoes Michael Jordan

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorYahoo Sports says Bulls No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson hit a fadeaway in his first game that felt like Michael Jordan.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorKenji, you're up. Give me one hot take.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, one fadeaway and he's already worth like nine influencers. Jordan comparisons are just the NBA's version of a blue check.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHot. The thermometer just asked for a towel. Dale, your turn.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIt's a curse, Chip. Nobody's ever lived up to that comparison, and this lad will be crushed by February. Two thousand nine all over again.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNot. The thermometer says room temperature, and also you're sad about a jump shot.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHere's the hottest take of all. One fadeaway is basically a Hall of Fame speech, and I'm already naming a strip mall after him.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe thermometer just exploded. Thank you, Chicago, my favorite city this minute!