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Billy Donovan has always wanted the BULLS to get out and run. Imagine TSJ joining AYO, Josh Giddey and Coby White in whatever 3 man rotation Billy has out on the Court taking off down court as much as possible. Brad taught AYO and TSJ well in that regard in his hurry up offense and this would make the BULLS so much more fun to watch as these young players push the pace and race down the court. Make it happen Arturas and Marc!!!
Loyalillini10
- Urbana, IL
Sorry, but I am a Lakers-hater. Grew up a huge Bulls fan and the Lakers and Pistons were "no-no's" to cheer for.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
$hiiiiiiit, if the Bulls draft TSJ to go along with Ayo, I really might have to just make an effort to get into the NBA, haha.
It’s now two nights for two rounds. Another stupid move for television fill. The NBA 2nd Round does not equal the NFL 2nd/3rd round in value or excitement. I’d guess, blindly, that 2/3 of the NBA 2nd round picks last less than two years in the league, in minimal roles.
Spot on. The bulls are guard/wing heavy at the moment. He would probably be a better fit with some contending teams picking in the 20’s, and your cynicism is completely warranted!
The Bulls entire history is a study in mediocrity, other than a stretch where they were lucky enough to have had the opportunity to draft the greatest player ever. If you take away any season in which Jordan didn't play, they are 1688-1926 as a franchise.
In the 45 years they existed without Jordan, they finished better than .500 only 15 times.
Considering they have played in the largest single team market for most of their existence, that's unacceptable.
They have an aging core, no superstar talent, and the prospects of them getting markedly better in the next few years is pretty dim.
While Ayo and TJ being on the same team would be fun and make it much more efficient to keep up with Illini Alumni in the NBA, I'm hoping TJ ends up somewhere with competent management/ownership, or at least a teammate that has MVP potential. He won't win much without them.
LadyLoyalty
- Indian Wells, CA
It’s ’s a “weird trick” to draft a talented and beloved local kid to boost ticket sales and revenue? Some might call that a smart business decision.
I can see the fit particularly if they are trading Zach this offseason and just getting picks in return, then TSJ would given them a player that is ready to play now on the wing
LadyLoyalty
- Indian Wells, CA
Ironic since some people say the same of Illinois. Your assessment is just as wrong. MJ was legendary but not the only reason the Bulls were successful.
illiniswish09
- Northwest Suburbs
TSJ was +500 last night on FanDuel to be drafted top 20… Currently +175… For those interested in that sort of thing…
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
LaVine is one of the most untradeable contracts in the league at the moment.
No one is going to trade premium draft capital for him or Vuc, leaving the Bulls stuck with two major-usage players on huge salaries who are both stone-cold losers.
The only option is to lean into it. Their 2025 pick is top 10 protected in a great draft, otherwise it's going to San Antonio.
Let DeRozan walk, sign Patrick Williams for peanuts, draft a big, and let LaVine and Vuc put up their numbers on what will be an awful team, do your best to move them for whatever future assets you can get at the deadline, and you'll have a mix of future assets and cap space (no more Lonzo!) that give you the wiggle room and hope for the future that is currently moribund in Chicago.
blackdog
- Champaign
Taking that sentence and chopping the last 6 words off of it materially changes what the OP was saying
Every NBA contract to tradeable. You could essentially give LaVine away and still finish bottom 10 next year and keep the draft pick.
If you're choosing between LaVine and DeRozan, you keep DeRozan for the mentorship and guidance to help whatever young core you decide to stick with and attempt to develop.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
If you can, do it.
Today, I don't think you can. The deal is that radioactive.
(I would do the same thing you suggest for LaVine and DeRozan with Vuc and Drummond if possible. The Vuc contract isn't as bad, maybe that is possible.)
If you believe the guys that cover the NBA there is plenty of trade interest in LaVine- Agree they won’t get much in return likely just some salary dumps and a future pick- but they need to rebuild and the Bulls seems committed to a major rebuild this offseason- trading LaVine would be the most important move for a rebuild
Fans hate this one weird trick!
I don't think the Bulls are capable of a rebuild.
If I am not mistaken Ayo and Shannon were in the same grade in Chicago. Terrence is about 6 months younger, but, of course, Terrence played 5 years in high school and 5 year in college. Did they play together on the Mac Irvin Fire?
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
There is actually no overlap. The NBA first round is tonight and second round tomorrow night. NHL Draft from the Sphere Las Vegas is Friday night and Saturday.
I completely understand NHL and NFL, etc. taking multiple days for drafts, but the NBA extending two rounds of draft over 2 days seems like a needless money grab.
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
I agree. The truth is the Bulls were incredibly lucky when winning the Rose draft lottery (which led to a couple of good seasons); but of course, that went crashing down with his knee injuries. Take away the Jordan dynasty in 1990s, and the Bulls are one of the most mediocre franchises around.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
You are not mistaken.
6 seasons have gone by since TSJ was a senior at Lincoln Park High School.
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