Lonzo Ball was given a deal north of $20 million dollars a season, which many may think is a lot of money for a player of his caliber, and I’m here to prove that idea wrong.

What Does Lonzo Ball Bring to the Bulls?

Lonzo is the point guard that the Bulls have needed ever since the departure of Derrick Rose. The Bulls have truly not had an actual point guard in quite some time now, and Lonzo is the answer to that. He’s a pass first guard that is also an excellent defense. You know what the Bulls struggled with this season? Playmaking and Defense. Defensively, the Bulls struggled to guard the opposing teams best guard every night. It would often be Zach LaVine having to guard players like Damian Lillard, Luka Doncic, and Stephen Curry. As we all know, Zach LaVine isn’t exactly known for his defense. As he has greatly improved defensively, he should not be the guy to guard players like Curry. That’s where Lonzo Ball comes in. Known for his defense, Ball can come in and lock down some of the best scorers in todays game. With Lonzo having the use all his energy to guard some of the better players, Zach LaVine will have a lot more energy offensively and I think we’d all love to see that.

In a team that has its concerns defensively, Ball can come in and become an instant presence on the defensive end. With guys like Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and DeMar Derozan in the starting lineup, many believe that there isn’t much defense to be played, and that’s far from the truth. With the combination of Lonzo and P-Will, defense shouldn’t be a concern.

Why was Lonzo Worth the Contract he got?

There’s no debating that Lonzo Ball was given a massive contract, but let’s take a further look into it from a Bulls perspective.

The Chicago Bulls have been in a need of a true point guard since Derrick Rose. Some of the recent point guards that the Bulls have had are Kris Dunn, Ryan Arcidiacono, Jerian Grant, and the tank commander himself, Cameron Payne. So if you can’t tell, its been a long time since we’ve had a point guard here.

Lonzo Ball has been proven to make players around him better. I mean there’s a reason why Zion really wanted the Pelicans to resign him this offseason.

With Lonzo Ball at pg, we can expect to see Patrick Williams potentially take a big leap this season. Last season, Williams didn’t have a true playmaker. This season with Ball, it could make a big difference, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him break out in a big way this season.

We’ve seen just how many teams have been interested in Lonzo in the past year or so because he makes every team better and fits into just about every team. I believe that’s worth the contract that he got.

Overview

Lonzo Ball was brought in within the first few minutes of free agency from a sign-and-trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Bulls have been heavily linked to Lonzo ever since he got to New Orleans.

With the addition of Ball, many players on this team (Patrick Williams especially), are gonna take big leaps this season. Many players have not played with a playmaker the caliber of Lonzo.

Lonzo is the perfect combo guard to Zach LaVine. He has all the assets that LaVine is missing from his game, and will compliment each other nicely.

Lonzo Ball was paid a 4 year, $81 million dollar deal from the Chicago Bulls, which on paper sounds like a lot of money. Given the Bulls recent struggles at the point guard position, they had no choice but to throw the bag at a free agent point guard this offseason and it just so happened to be Lonzo Ball.

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Wow, the first couple days of free agency have been crazy. The Bulls have greatly upgraded their roster. Let’s take a deeper look into the Lonzo Ball signing, and what it means for Chicago.

The Contract

Lonzo Ball received a 4-year, $85 million dollar deal from the Bulls within the first minute of free agency. As Lonzo was a restricted free agent, the Bulls and Pelicans agreed on a sign-and-trade deal.

The Bulls sent Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple, and a future second round pick to the Pelicans for Lonzo. This is a great deal for the Bulls. It brings them their point guard solution, without exactly giving up any important assets or assets the Bulls planned on keeping.

The contract that Lonzo received is a big contract for a player like him. Some have believed for it to be an overpay, but that’s just not the case. Lonzo Ball has improved in every single year that he has been in the league, and if he keeps it up this will look like a great deal for the Bulls.

What Does Lonzo Bring to the Team?

Lonzo Ball is a young point guard(23), who still has a ton of potential. Last year he averaged 14.6 ppg, 4.8 rpg, and 5.7 apg. Lonzo Ball has greatly improved on his shooting stats every year that he has been in the league. Last year he shot 41.4%, 37.8% from three, and 78.1% from the free throw line. If we look at his shooting stats from his rookie year (36%, 30.5%, and 45.1%), we can see just how much he has improved on his shot. Lonzo is going to bring the playmaking as well as some shooting to this team.

Let’s take a further look into the backcourt of Lonzo Ball, and Zach LaVine.

As us Bulls fans know, Zach LaVine needs the ball in his hands and does not play off ball that much. LaVine is a very flashy scorer, with the ability to drive and hit threes at a great percentage. What Zach LaVine does not currently possess is a great defensive game, as well as great playmaking.

You know who happens to be a great defender and playmaker? Lonzo Ball.

Lonzo Ball also has the ability to play off the ball when it’s in LaVine’s hand. Their games just compliment each other so nicely.

Overview

The Bulls acquired Lonzo Ball via a sign-and-trade with the Pelicans. His contract, which may seem a little expensive, is perfect if he continues to progress the way he has. If he ends up not performing well in Chicago, we may very well look at his contract as an overpay but it seems unlikely.

At the time of this article being written, the Bulls have a projected starting lineup of: Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, and Nikola Vucevic. With an elite playmaker like Ball, this may positively benefit everyone else in this lineup and the whole team. Zach LaVine has not played with a playmaker like Ball, so imagine the benefits that it would bring him. Lonzo would likely be guarding the opposing team’s best guard so LaVine wouldn’t have to, and he could use a lot more of his energy on the offensive end while still providing solid defense.

Lonzo Ball will not be the savior of the Chicago Bulls, but he will definitely elevate this team to the next level.

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During the 2021 NBA draft, The Chicago Bulls selected Ayo Dosunmu 38th overall. Dosunmu was a star at Illinois but what does he bring to the Bulls this season?

What did it take to get Ayo Dosunmu?

It took nothing. No trade up. The Bulls didn’t have to give up any additional assets to acquire Ayo. This may come to a shock to many people as Ayo was projected to be a first round pick but fell into the Bulls hand at pick 38. I guess you could say Arturas Karnisovas worked some of his magic.

What does Ayo Dosunmu bring to the Chicago Bulls?

Ayo Dosunmu entered the draft after this junior season at Illinois. During his junior season, Illinois was the Big Ten Champion, as well as a one seed during March Madness. Ayo has been a proven winner as well as a leader during his time with Illinois. This could bring a lot to the Bulls. Ayo is a 6’5 combo guard with the abilities to create his own shot, as well as create for others. Dosunmu is a great player when it comes to screens and pick and rolls. He has the ability to read the defender and make the right play. Dosunmu has always had the ball in his hand at the end of games and has proven to have the clutch gene that many players don’t possess. He has the ability to be a great on ball defender with his great lateral quickness.

What are some flaws to Ayo’s game?

Well, there has to be at least a couple reasons why he fell to the Bulls at 38. He’s not exactly what you would call a true point guard. Yes, he has to skillset and potential to become one but right now he hasn’t shown it. His 3 point shot isn’t something he can rely on. Ayo is good at just about everything when it comes to basketball, but what is he great at? What makes him special or different than everyone else?

An Overview

Ayo Dosunmu was a steal at pick 38, but he’s not the point guard the Bulls have been searching for. He’s going to be a really nice spark plug off the bench who has the ability to take the game over at times. If he really puts the work in he has the capability of being an amazing player for a long time in this league. It’ll be exciting to watch him play in this upcoming season, and watch him grow in the league.

Even without a first round pick this year, you could say the Bulls did a solid job drafting again this year. Dosunmu wasn’t projected to fall this far into the draft, but was fortunate enough to fall to his hometown team. Many believed that the Bulls were in a position to trade up for Dosunmu(or other prospects), but they didn’t have to give up any assets to acquire him.

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Chris Paul will reportedly decline his $44.4M player option this offseason in search of a new multiyear deal in the 3 year, $100M range. What would it take for the Chicago Bulls to offer him the deal he wants, and what would it take for Chris Paul to want to play here?

Cap Space

With the Chicago Bulls not having a lot of cap space to work with this offseason, it may not be that easy to offer Paul a deal. It would cost the Bulls a minimum of $33M a year for Chris Paul. For the Chicago Bulls to bring in Chris Paul they wouldn’t be able to bring back most of if not all of Daniel Theis, Thaddeus Young, Tomas Satoransky, Denzel Valentine, Javonte Green, and Garrett Temple.

Billy Donovan

A reason Chris Paul may want to play here is Billy Donovan. Donovan was able to coach Paul during the 2019-20 season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Paul has been quoted saying, “I loved coach Billy Donovan” and called him a “great coach” when talking to Coby White. Could a reunion with his former coach help convince Paul to join the Chicago Bulls?

The Chris Paul Effect

Let’s take a look at the Phoenix Suns stats in the 2019-20 compared to the 2020-21 season with Chris Paul. In the 2019-20 season, the Suns were 34-39, just missing out on the playoffs. This season the Suns were able to finish 51-21, for the second best record in the western conference. In 2019-20 the Suns scored the 10th most PPG(113.6). This season the Suns scored 115.3 ppg, which is the 7th most in the league. The 2019-20 Suns had an SRS of 0.56 which was the 14th best. This year their SRS was 5.67, being the 3rd best in the league. A lot of what Chris Paul does doesn’t necessarily show up in the box scores. When you watch him play you can tell he makes everyone around him better, which is something this Chicago Bulls team needs. Last year while Chris Paul was on the Thunder, he carried them to a playoff spot in a tough western conference. Nobody saw that team making the playoffs, let alone the 5th seed in a stacked western conference. This year without Chris Paul, the Thunder have been quite honestly terrible. They went 22-50, good enough for 14th in the western conference. With Chris Paul on the team, the Bulls would be a whole new team. The Suns jumped up from the 9th seed to the 2 seed because of him, and so could the Bulls.

The Roster

The Chicago Bulls roster is very similar to the Phoenix Suns without Chris Paul. Both teams have a star shooting guard (Devin Booker, Zach LaVine), great post players(Deandre Ayton, Nikola Vucevic) and a need at the point guard position. With Chris Paul on the team, we could see a very similar boost to the team like he did for the Suns. The addition of Chris Paul could help many of the players on the Bulls as well. Coby White and Patrick Williams can both greatly benefit and learn from having him on the team.

With Chris Paul now getting towards the back end of his career, would it still be worth it to give him such a big deal at his age? With him on the team everyone would benefit. It won’t be easy for the Bulls to convince Paul to leave the Suns this offseason, Chicago would become a whole different team.

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With the recent injury to Coby White, the Chicago Bulls are in an even bigger need of a point guard this offseason. If the point guard position wasn’t mandatory this offseason, it sure is now. Let’s take a look at who the Bulls should target this offseason.

Chris Paul

Strengths: All-time great point guard, fantastic leader, makes his team better

Weaknesses: Paul is 36 years old, and is in search of a long term deal around 3 years, $100M.

 If the Bulls want to go all-in for next season, Paul’s the way to go. He’s the best PG on the market and an extremely talented player overall. As shown by his recent stints in Oklahoma City and Phoenix, Paul makes every player around him better. CP3 already played under Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, so he’d fit right into his system. Paul’s skillset is the perfect fit for this Bulls team, as he can put up points when he needs to (career high of 43 points in a game), but is primarily a distributor, as shown by his career 9.4 assists per game. Paul would make up for Zach LaVine’s defensive limitations in the backcourt, as he’s made 7(!) All-Defensive First Teams in his career. Finally, the Bulls had a serious turnover problem last season, and one of Paul’s biggest strengths is his career 4:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. If Paul declines his player option, he’d be a fantastic target for Chicago.

Mike Conley Jr.

Strengths: A lot of playoff experience, and a dependable point guard.

Weaknesses: Conley is 33 years old, so while he’s younger than CP3, he’s not exactly a young up-and-coming player. Conley, like Paul, will likely command a large salary.

Out of all the players on this list, Conley’s probably the most likely to stay with his current team. He has a great situation with the Utah Jazz, as they don’t rely on him to be their number one player but he still has a significant role on a playoff contender. However, if he decides to test the free-agent waters, Conley could be a good fit on the Bulls. While he’s not a top-flight facilitator (career 5.7 assists per game), Conley’s an efficient scorer who’s averaged 14.9 PPG in his career. His shooting is great (he shot 41.2% from beyond the arc this season) and he’s also a great defender. He could make up for Zach LaVine’s defensive limitations in the backcourt while opening up the offense.

Kyle Lowry

Strengths: Plays hard every night, high-quality facilitator, and has a ton of playoff experience.

Weaknesses: Lowry is 35 years old, and is known to want to go to a contender this offseason.

Lowry would be a great veteran leader for this Bulls team who could also become a great contributor. Lowry gives immense effort on both ends of the floor as both a quality scorer and a skilled defender. Lowry’s career averages of 14.9 points and 6.2 assists per game are great numbers for what the Bulls are looking for, and they only go up if you factor out his first six NBA seasons, during which he never started more than 21 games in a season. Like Paul and Conley, Lowry would be an expensive commitment to an aging player, but his game should age well. Just because Lowry said that he wants to retire as a Toronto Raptor doesn’t mean he has to play the rest of his career in Canada, and the Bulls could be a great fit for his game.

Lonzo Ball

Strengths:  Ball is a talented facilitator and defender whose shooting has improved immensely since being traded to New Orleans.

Weaknesses:  Lonzo has never been a consistent player and he hasn’t had a full quality season. Ball’s status as a restricted free agent will likely drive up his price in free agency, as the Pelicans are expected to match most offers for him.

Ball is the best young (he’ll be 24 at the start of the season) option in the free-agent point guard market. Unlike the older players, Ball can grow along with the rest of the Bulls’ younger players, like Zach LaVine (26), Coby White (21) and Patrick Williams (19). He’s always been a quality defender and facilitator (career 6.4 assists per game). He’s gone from a liability at both the free-throw line (44% in his first two seasons) and beyond the arc (31.5% in his first two seasons) to a quality shooter (78% from the line and 37.8% from 3). Whatever team signs Ball in free agency will hope that he can sustain and even improve upon those numbers. However, while improvement would be nice, passing and defense, the skills that made Ball a quality player in his first two seasons, are the only things Chicago really needs out of him. While the front office may be reluctant to pay him $20M+/year on a new deal, that may be the only way a deal gets done. Overpaying Ball might be the only way the Bulls can find a long-term solution to their point guard woes this offseason.

Dennis Schroder

Strengths: Proven Player, has previously played well under Billy Donovan.

Weaknesses: Disappeared in the playoffs, not a good fit for the Bulls.

 Schroder had a breakout 2019-20 season under Billy Donovan in OKC before being traded to the Lakers during the offseason. L.A. gave Schroder the lead point guard role, and he didn’t live up to expectations. Though he averaged more assists (5.8) per game than he did in OKC, he averaged 3 less points per game and his shooting regressed greatly. In the playoffs, his numbers further declined as the Lakers lost to the Phoenix Suns. Though he’s a talented player, I don’t see Schroder filling the Bulls’ needs.

Spencer Dinwiddie

Strengths: Has shown flashes of being a very talented player and could come at a discount since he’s coming off of an injury.

Weaknesses: He’s coming off of a serious injury and has never been a good three point shooter.

 Dinwiddie, who played 5 preseason games for the Bulls in 2016, had developed into one of the league’s more promising young point guards before getting hurt early this season. While players coming off of an injury would usually take their player option and look to prove themselves before cashing in the next year, the apparent lack of a role for Dinwiddie on the Nets (Kyrie Irving and James Harden are very talented ball handlers) may make him want to cash in this year. In his last two healthy seasons, Dinwiddie looked like a great player, averaging 18.6 points and 5.6 assists per game despite often being relegated to a bench role (he only started 4 games in the 2018-19 season). If Dinwiddie recovers from his injury and returns to the player he was, he could be a great fit on the Bulls.

Kendrick Nunn

Strengths: Young, has playoff experience.

Weaknesses: Not much of a facilitator, has struggled at times.

The 2019-20 Rookie of the Year finalist has had an up-and-down career since going undrafted. While he shined at times for the Heat during their Finals run, the coaching staff seemed to sour on him, as there were games where he didn’t even play despite the injuries and COVID protocols that ravaged Miami’s roster. Though Nunn could still improve his game, his career average of 3 assists per game doesn’t exactly scream “facilitator.” Miami will likely want to bring Nunn back, and since he’s a restricted free agent, the Heat can match any offer the Bulls send his way. He’s probably a lesser option for the Bulls at this point.

TJ McConnell

Strengths: Good Facilitator and a quality defender.

Weaknesses: He’s never been much of a scorer and has very minimal starting experience.

McConnell had another solid season for the Indiana Pacers this season, averaging 6.6 assists per game despite only starting 3 games. However, McConnell’s never been a double-digit scorer, only averaging 8.6 PPG this season and 6.8 in his career. Could he thrive in a starting role? He hasn’t started double-digit games since the 2016-17 season, and he’s grown a lot as a player since then. However, his shooting has actually gotten much worse since then. Being an off-the-bench ball handler might be his ceiling, and I’d prefer if the Bulls don’t overpay for another one of those, especially seeing as Tomas Satoransky has much better career shooting numbers.

Goran Dragic

Strengths: Experienced, quality player.

Weaknesses: 35 years old.

Dragic is a quality player who has been great for the Miami Heat over the last few seasons. The only reason Miami would decline his player option is if they want to chase a big free agent, which they are likely to do. Dragic’s career averages of 13.9 points and 4.8 assists per game aren’t eye-catching numbers, but he could be a great value for the Bulls at the right price. He’s also a good defender, which is something, as I’ve often stressed, the Bulls need in the frontcourt. Unlike some of the other older point guards on the market, Dragic would probably not command a long-term deal, which could be a plus as the Bulls look for their long-term point guard.

Derrick Rose

Strengths: Is a much better shooter than he was in Chicago, and has proven he can still play winning basketball.

Weaknesses: Hasn’t put up the assist numbers like he did in Chicago, may not want to come back to the Bulls.

Derrick Rose, my favorite player to wear a Bulls uniform in my lifetime, is a free agent. While he’s not the same MVP-caliber player he was early in his career (though he did get one first-place MVP vote this season), he’s dedicated himself to improving the other aspects of his game. Rose has become a very good shooter (he made 41% of his threes after being traded to New York) and is still a decent facilitator (4.2 assists per game this year). Some thought he’d never play a significant amount of minutes after his injuries, but as his playoff performances this season showed, he still has a lot left in the tank. However, Rose probably wants to go to a contender if he doesn’t stay in New York. I love Rose, but I don’t see him making a return this offseason.

Cameron Payne

Strengths: Has greatly improved from his time in Chicago.

Weaknesses: That’s not saying much..

 Could the Tank Commander himself return to Chicago? We would’ve laughed at that idea a year ago, but he’s contributed to the Phoenix Suns this season. While his per-game averages this year look similar to those of his Bulls tenure, a deeper look into his shooting percentages and usage show that he’s improved greatly. He shot 44% from deep this season on 2.8 attempts per game. It’s a small sample size, but it’s a massive improvement from his 29.8% mark in the 2018-19 season. He’s also looked good in the playoffs, which may show that his improvement isn’t a fluke. So, could the Tank Commander return to Chicago? I don’t see the Bulls, or any team for that matter, suddenly giving him a sizable contract or thrusting him into a starting role, especially considering the broader scope of his career. He’s probably best served as a decent reserve on a good team.

Jalen Brunson

Strengths: Has improved statistically in almost every category in each year.

Weaknesses: Is most likely not good enough to be a starting caliber point guard.

I can see Brunson as a target for the Bulls with a sign and trade of Lauri Markkanen. Could be a solid playmaker for the Bulls, but would likely be better suited for a bench role. There are definitely questions to what his role would be on the Bulls.

Malcolm Brogdon

Strengths: Incredibly underrated guard who would definitely help the Bulls out.

Weaknesses: Why Would Indiana want to move on from him?

Depending on the price, Malcolm Brogdon could be a great asset for the Chicago Bulls. However, what would the Indiana Pacers want in return for Brogdon? Well the Bulls don’t currently have a lot of trade assets to work with. The Bulls may have to complete a sign and trade with Lauri Markkanen and some second round picks.

Marcus Smart

Strengths: Great defensive guard, could easily be moved this offseason.

Weaknesses: This season he shot 39.8%, 33% from three, and 79% from the free throw line. His primary job on the Bulls wouldn’t be scoring, but it’s still a concern.

Marcus Smart is one of those players whose stats don’t show how he plays. You can look at his stats and they will tell a different story than how he actually plays. Marcus Smart is one of the best defensive guards in this league. The Bulls could easily use someone like that on their team.

Kemba Walker

Strengths: Still a great point guard in this league. He’s only 2 years removed from a starter in the all star game.

Weaknesses: He’s very injury prone. It’s incredibly risky to give up assets for a player who has a history of injuries. Another very bad concern is his contract. Walker is currently halfway through his 4 year, $141M contract. Why would the Bulls want to take that contract on?

While Kemba Walker was and still is an amazing player, the Chicago Bulls are probably better off without him. He’s on a deal that would crush the Bulls current cap space. Why would they want to do that and give up assets for an aging, injury prone point guard? All we can do is hope that Arturas Karnisovas doesn’t make a move for Kemba.

Damian Lillard

Strengths: Insane shooter, passer, and playmaker. Top 3 point guard in the league(debatably higher).

The only real weakness to Damian Lillard is what it’ll take to bring him to Chicago.

 There isn’t really much to say about him, He’s The Damian Lillard. Lillard would turn the Bulls into instant contenders. The only true concerns are if Portland is willing to move on from him, and his trade value. The Bulls would have to get up a lot in return, but to get Damian Lillard it would be worth it.

Vasilije Micic

Strengths: He is definitely ready to play in the Nba. Micic is a really good passer without outstanding court vision and awareness of the game.

Weaknesses: How will his skillset translate to an always evolving Nba?

Reports came out that the Chicago Bulls were interested in acquiring Micic, whose draft rights belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder. As we know Micic just won the EuroLeague MVP, however we don’t know how well his skill set will translate to the Nba. The 27 year old point guard has many of the skills to be an Nba guard. For the Bulls to acquire him they will need to make a trade. The price for him may only be a second rounder or two, and the Bulls should absolutely be ready to make that move.

Cade Cunningham

Strengths: Absolute star at Oklahoma State this season, Cunningham has an nba ready skill set. Cunningham has great passer vision and the will to make plays happen. He has great size at the point guard position being 6’8, 220 lbs.

Weaknesses: Can be very turnover prone, which was a problem for the Bulls last season.

Well he’s the projected #1 overall pick for a reason. He’s a playmaker with the potential to guard multiple positions defensively. Cunningham is only 19 years old (20 by the time the season starts), so he has a ton of potential. Cade brings a lot of the things that the Bulls are currently missing.

Jalen Suggs

Strengths: He’s a very good slasher, as well as a playmaker. Plays the game of basketball with a type of intensity you don’t see out of a lot of players.

Weaknesses: Only shot 33.7% from 3 on 104 attempts this season at Gonzaga. Can sometimes be known to take chances to make big time plays defensively.

Suggs is what you call a flashy player. He would bring a lot to this Chicago Bulls team as a facilitator and a scorer. His defense may be concerning, especially in a starting lineup with minimal defense already. He is only 20 years old, so he has a lot of potential as well. Can Jalen Suggs’ game translate to the nba?

Davion Mitchell

Strengths:  He’s an elite on ball defender. Explosive athlete off the ball, is able to burst by defenders. Mitchell is a great passer with great court vision.

Weaknesses: Only an average sized nba point guard. Relies heavily on his dominant hand when attacking the rim. Shoots 67.5% from the free throw line (yikes). He’ll be 23 years old by the time the season starts. Is it worth it to draft a 23 year old early in the draft?

Realistically Davion Mitchell is not good enough to be a top 4 pick. It would be a lot more realistic for the Bulls to land a top 4 pick and trade down to draft Mitchell than to take him in the top 4. Davion Mitchell could end up falling to the end of the lottery come draft night and may be a steal for the Bulls if they could land assets+Davion Mitchell for a top 4 pick. The question is why would Chicago want to do this? The answer is quite obvious. Davion Mitchell was the star on Baylor who ended up winning the national championship this year. They took down teams such as Jalen Suggs’ Gonzaga, and Houston in March Madness. Mitchell could end up being a star in this league and the only reasons he may fall in the draft are his free throw percentages, and his age.

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Javonte Green was traded to the Chicago Bulls during the 2021 trade deadline. With minimal expectations, most people saw Javonte as nothing more than a benchwarmer or rotational piece at best.

During this season with Boston and Chicago, Javonte averaged 3.6 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 0.4 APG, 0.7 SPG, in 11.6 MPG, while playing in 41 games. Green averaged slightly more stats with Boston(1.6 PPG, 0.9 RPG, 0.1 SPG, while playing 5.8 more MPG). One stat that stands out is his +/-. This year in Boston his +/- was -1.6. After the trade, he had a 3.6+/-. Big improvement in just his little time away from Boston. While Green was on the court, he was greatly helping the team out.

Javonte Green struggled to get any minutes in his first few games with the Bulls. With the injury to Troy Brown Jr., it allowed Green to get minutes. Javonte brought energy and hustle onto the court whenever he was on the court.

Javonte Greens stats may not tell the whole story. Greens impact on the court is something that doesn’t always show up in the box scores. He brings a lot of physicality and explosiveness, especially defensively. His presence is felt on the court, and makes players around him better.

Javonte Green has shown a lot of promise in his short time with the Bulls, the only reason I can’t give a higher grade is we haven’t seen him play enough yet. Green is going to be a RFA this offseason, the Bulls will be able to match any offer he receives. The Bulls cap situation will be an interesting one this offseason, but we can hope Green is wearing a Bulls uniform next season.

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