Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal
Yes. Frankly, we don’t think the Chicago Bulls can pass on this deal. After all, DeMar DeRozan is aging. He’s not a floor spacer, and he’s not a defender. As big as his name is, he’s not necessarily going to get the Bulls a massive return.
In fact, it might be difficult to find an unprotected first-round pick. If the Bulls are going to do so, they’ll need to target a team that’s desperate to improve. The Lakers may fit that description. Meanwhile this distant unprotected first will be a highly coveted asset around the league.
Finally, taking a flier on Bamba also makes sense for this team. The Bulls still need to add a rim protector, given the limitations displayed by Nikola Vucevic’s athletic limitations holding him to being just a drop coverage big.
Despite limited playing time in his early career, Bamba has shown flashes of having intriguing potential as a shot blocker and could further develop with a consistent, extended role. Of course, the Bulls would have to agree with that being the case.
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There is still an upside to Bamba’s offensive game to consider. He also possesses the ability to stretch the floor as a big man. He has improved his shooting mechanics and range, which can be valuable in today’s NBA, where spacing is crucial.
Should the Lakers part with so much for DeRozan?
