PHILADELPHIA – If someone would have told Tiago Splitter back in 2014 that in 12 years, he would no longer be competing against LeBron James, he would be coaching against him, his reply would have been a simple one.“That you’re…
Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson faced off against 41-year-old LeBron James in Philadelphia, where the Bulls suffered a 126-107 defeat. Wilson led the Bulls with 24 points in the contest, while James contributed 15 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds for his team. Bulls coach Tiago Splitter, who previously competed against James in two NBA Finals, managed from the sidelines during the matchup.
Following the game, Splitter addressed recent outspoken comments from the 20-year-old Wilson regarding leadership and losing. Splitter defended the rookie, noting that Wilson sets high expectations for himself and genuinely wants his teammates to succeed.
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