Caleb Wilson steps in front of microphones

Caleb Wilson calmly fielded questions as he prepared for his first nba game.

Wilson's first game hype

Wilson has yet to score his first official nba bucket but remains calm about his debut.

Wilson's mindset ahead of debut

Wilson feels prepared and willing to grow through the nba experience.

Wilson's primary goal

Wilson wants to learn defense and enjoy the nba's back-to-back-to-back schedule.

Wilson's quote on learning

I want to learn how to play better defense and have fun with every game opportunity.

“i want to learn how to play better defense, and i want to really have fun. that's pretty much it”

Wilson's defense focus

Wilson aims to improve rim protection with help from matas during games.

“its really important wilson said of helping lock down the paint last game i had two blocks”

Bulls' rim protection challenge

The bulls lack nic claxton in the middle making rim protection critical.

Raptors' physical style

Toronto plays a physical defensive style with long wings and kawhi leonard returning.

Wilson's matchup excitement

Wilson is excited for the kawhi leonard matchup and the raptors' potential impact.

“i'm excited for that matchup wilson said with a smile it's a heck of a matchup for a rookie going into his first game”

Splitter's coaching approach

Splitter focuses on player development and not immediate success for the bulls.

Splitter's player development focus

Splitter wants players to enjoy and compete without pressure.

“caleb has a thousand things on his mind right now right first nba game how we play on offense how we play on defense”

Winning goal with development

Winning remains a goal but how the bulls achieve it matters for development.

Wilson's preparation routine

Wilson prepares for his debut with sleep, meditation, and highlights review.

“go to shootaround go home go to sleep meditate watch my highlights and then go from there”