The Chicago Bulls are having two NBA draft picks in the top 15 this year, which is exciting for a franchise doing everything it can to rebuild and come back.
The team has the No. 4 and No. 15 selection, and when it comes to that top-five pick, there still isn’t a general consensus on which player they’ll pick. But the good news is that whichever player is available by pick No. 4 should appease new executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham, because this is a very strong draft class.
The Bulls keep getting linked to three draft picks: Caleb Wilson of North Carolina, Cameron Boozer of Duke and Darryn Peterson of Kansas.
In a mock out on Saturday, May 23, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report goes with Wilson for the Bulls. He was the first player really linked to the team, and it’s sticking.
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“Assuming the Bulls don’t dial up any deals, they should be in for a stress-free start to this draft,” he states. “This class is widely seen as having a four-player tier at the top, so Chicago can just stand pat and snatch up whoever slips to this spot.”
He adds, “While any of the four would probably feel like a home run given the Bulls’ glaring need for blue-chip talent, Wilson might seem like a moon shot given how clearly he fits what this new front office wants to build.”
My Analysis: Why Caleb Wilson Makes Sense for Chicago
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Wilson really does make sense for the Bulls. He’s a long, athletic forward who plays with nonstop energy, exactly the kind of player this front office seems to want. Chicago still has a long rebuild ahead, but pairing him with Matas Buzelis could give the team a strong young foundation moving forward. Of course, Wilson, Boozer and Peterson are all amazing talents, so the Bulls have a win-win situation.
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