Caleb Wilson

Mentioned 12 times across 3 podcasts this week

This Week's Pulse

Caleb Wilson spent last week in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine, where he underwent athletic testing and interviewed with teams like the Chicago Bulls. Simultaneously, the Louisiana Senate unanimously passed the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act, moving the legislation toward a final House vote.

On The Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill Simmons framed the forward as a potential super-duper star, admitting he is "literally prepared for anything." Joe House argued that the Memphis Grizzlies should "take a swing on Caleb Wilson" rather than drafting the more predictable Cam Boozer.

Tate Frazier doubled down on this sentiment, suggesting a backcourt pairing of Cedric Coward and Caleb Wilson would be a "fun combination." Over at Pardon My Take, Dan Katz kept his endorsement brief and high-energy, noting, "I want Caleb Wilson so bad."

While the draft hype remains high, fans are watching to see if Memphis prioritizes immediate stability or raw upside. With the NBA Draft approaching, the debate over his ceiling versus Cam Boozer's floor will likely dominate the final pre-draft cycle.

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The Bill Simmons Podcast

Joe Housepositivefrom “NBA Draft Prospect Analysis and Team Fits

Draft prospect with high upside being considered by Memphis and Chicago.

Memphis strikes me as a team that might be more inclined to take a swing on Caleb Wilson rather than the, the tried and true, steady Cam Boozer. 'Cause, like, h- does Cam Boozer move the needle f- for Memphis? I mean, they have a interesting little nucleus. Th

Tate Frazierpositivefrom “Memphis Grizzlies Draft Outlook

A top prospect favored by Tate Frazier for the Memphis Grizzlies.

I think they should take Caleb Wilson, 'cause I think Cedric Coward and Caleb Wilson is a fun combination. Also, like, Ja Morant, the high-flying Ja Morant days.

Bill Simmonspositivefrom “NBA Draft Prospects and Memphis Grizzlies Strategy

A highly electric basketball prospect compared to a potential super-duper star.

... and he, he's so electric, and I keep thinking of him and Caleb together. So you have that, but then you have Memphis, grit and grind, analytics. This guy is just, like, a guaranteed. So it's a really tough one. But it might be Memphis' one chance to get, l

Tate Frazierpositivefrom “NBA Draft Prospect Analysis and Lottery Predictions

Identified by Tate Frazier as the player likely to be the best from the draft in 10 years.

I don't wanna say it 'cause I, I don't want it to get thrown back in his face, but I'm gonna say it, 'cause why not? Caleb Wilson.

Joe Housepositivefrom “NBA Draft Prospect Analysis and Lottery Fallout

An incredible college athlete compared to players like Shawn Kemp and Tracy McGrady, viewed as a wild card prospect.

... well, you look at Chicago, if Wilson falls to Chicago at four, and for the people listening who haven't really followed this draft, Boozer's, like, the steady 22 and 10, really knows how to play the game. He's just gonna elevate wherever he is. And Caleb W

Joe Houseneutralfrom “NBA Draft Prospects and Team Strategies

A draft prospect described as an unknown quantity due to limited play time.

With The Bansa? No, no, no, no. This, that's why. You're, this, the ceiling with him feels like, to m- to me, the highest ceiling, just acknowledging that, um, Caleb Wilson is a more of an unknown quantity because the injury limited how much we got to see him

Tate Frazierneutralfrom “Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Speculation and NBA Draft Analysis

A draft prospect who performs better when he feels disrespected by rankings.

I think it was a Bilas list, and that's why they did that. But I, I, for me personally, like, knowing Caleb a little bit, I do think that Caleb is almost better when he's disrespected. Like, if Caleb were to go number one, I would actually be concerned.

Tate Frazierpositivefrom “NBA Draft Prospect Analysis and Lottery Discussion

A high-flying draft prospect compared to Sean Kemp and KG.

... Sean Kemp has been thrown out there. KG has been thrown out there. Obviously McGrady, uh, a little bit. I also think I see a lot of people with Caleb at the four. I think he's gonna end up being a wing. I think he's gonna end up being a three. So I think h

Bill Simmonsneutralfrom “NBA Draft Prospects and Lottery Reactions

A top prospect being considered for the draft.

I'm gonna lean toward, uh, I'm gonna lean toward Caleb Wilson for you.

Chris Vernonpositivefrom “NBA Draft Strategy and Roster Construction

A high-level draft prospect currently being debated.

Oh, I just... Right before you came on, when Tate was on, I was saying, like, I got six weeks of Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson debate. This is gonna be great.

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Pardon My Take

Dan Katzpositivefrom “NBA Draft Lottery and Team Rebuilds

A highly desired draft prospect who suffered an injury.

Because this is gonna be awesome. I want Caleb Win- Wilson so bad. Uh-

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Alan Shearerneutralfrom “Chelsea's Management and Newcastle's Victory Over West Ham

Mentioned as a player brought on during the match against West Ham.

Yeah, I thought, um, it was much, much better from Newcastle, much more positivity. It was a really good atmosphere. Trippier leaving, uh, Craft leaving. Um, and so they get to leave on a good note. Good way to end the season at St. James's Park, because there