Cason Wallace & Caleb Wilson
(*Edit* when I originally wrote this post, I thought Wallace was a RFA but now that I see he’s not, changes the likely outcome as I can’t imagine a trade that makes sense. Nonetheless , my opinion of Cason Wallace stands as stated below)
Cason Wallace recently said he’s interested in exploring options for a bigger role outside the Thunder… got me thinking he is the ideal candidate for the Bulls especially if Caleb Wilson becomes the pick.
He’s already an elite perimeter defender and has a shooting touch that convinces me he has untapped potential to be better than what his current stats indicate.
Bulls have money to spend and he can match their age timeline.
Curious what y’all think of him or have any other targets you’d prefer more ?
Pg: Josh Giddey
Sg: ??? (Cason Wallace)
SF: Matas Buzelis
PF: Caleb Wilson
Center: Jalen Smith
At first I was thinking Caleb Wilson is my least favorite of the top 4 but the more I’ve read into it, seems like he has potential to be the best defensive player of the bunch.
And apparently his passing IQ & footwork are underrated elements to his game.
Hypothetically that’s a great blocking defensive team. Wilson has suspect shooting unfortunately so that mystery Shooting guard will need to be a sharp shooter. Which is usually easier to find in Free Agency. Ideally that 3nD mold for someone to be elite perimeter back court with Giddey. (Cough Cason Wallace cough)
Would be nice to have a center who could shoot in such a lineup which Jalen Smith is good enough for now to see how that mold would work.
I think I’d still prefer any of the top 3 over Caleb but he makes so much sense for the Bulls on many fronts that I’m gaining steam for him. I don’t really think he has the SF potential like Matas but could probably play Center in small ball. Seems more so a pure PF.