Thought of the Day
Last night was the NBA Draft lottery, which means the first official mock drafts are out. The Bulls have two picks, 16 and 26, thanks to the Thabo Sefelosha trade. Here's a peek at five mocks, with an examination of who they have pegged to join Derrick Rose and Co.
NbaDraft.net : 16) James Johnson, Wake Forest and 26) Taj Gibson, USC
Two frontcourt players, but no real center. I doubt the Bulls will do this, because with Noah, Tyrus, Salmons and Deng, they have their minutes filled at the 3 and 4 spots. Johnson is intriguing because he's a physical 6-8 player, but I'd like either a center or guard with the other choice.
SI : 16) Earl Clark, Louisville and 26) Wayne Ellington, North Carolina
This is more like it, filling two holes with the two picks. I'm not the biggest Clark fan, but he did produce at the 'Ville. And Ellington would be a perfect pick up if the Bulls decide not to re-sign Ben Gordon.
ESPN : 16) DeJuan Biar, Pittsburgh and 26) Toney Douglas, Florida State
My choice for the perfect draft for the Bulls. Blair is a beast on the boards, despite being only 6-7. He'd instantly be the physical presence the team needed versus the Celtics in the playoffs. And Douglas is a pure jump shooter who'd be able to score off the bench, being another solid replacement for B.G.
Fanhouse : 16) Demar DeRozan, USC and 26) Patrick Mills, St. Mary's
The fact that the Bulls could get DeRozan without having to sign Lil' Romeo would once again elevate them past Tim Floyd. In terms of talent, DeRozan is a lottery player, but he doesn't really have a position. I'm not against him, but if he's selected, the team can't go with another scorer like Mills with the second choice.
Hoops Hype : 16) James Johnson, Wake Forest and 26) Marcus Thonton, LSU
I already wrote about Johnson, but I like the pick of Thornton. Similar to Douglas, the former LSU Tiger is a straight-up scorer, and can put the ball in the hoop from anywhere on the floor. The Bulls have a bunch of those guys already, but without Gordon, it will become a huge need.
NbaDraft.net : 16) James Johnson, Wake Forest and 26) Taj Gibson, USC
Two frontcourt players, but no real center. I doubt the Bulls will do this, because with Noah, Tyrus, Salmons and Deng, they have their minutes filled at the 3 and 4 spots. Johnson is intriguing because he's a physical 6-8 player, but I'd like either a center or guard with the other choice.
SI : 16) Earl Clark, Louisville and 26) Wayne Ellington, North Carolina
This is more like it, filling two holes with the two picks. I'm not the biggest Clark fan, but he did produce at the 'Ville. And Ellington would be a perfect pick up if the Bulls decide not to re-sign Ben Gordon.
ESPN : 16) DeJuan Biar, Pittsburgh and 26) Toney Douglas, Florida State
My choice for the perfect draft for the Bulls. Blair is a beast on the boards, despite being only 6-7. He'd instantly be the physical presence the team needed versus the Celtics in the playoffs. And Douglas is a pure jump shooter who'd be able to score off the bench, being another solid replacement for B.G.
Fanhouse : 16) Demar DeRozan, USC and 26) Patrick Mills, St. Mary's
The fact that the Bulls could get DeRozan without having to sign Lil' Romeo would once again elevate them past Tim Floyd. In terms of talent, DeRozan is a lottery player, but he doesn't really have a position. I'm not against him, but if he's selected, the team can't go with another scorer like Mills with the second choice.
Hoops Hype : 16) James Johnson, Wake Forest and 26) Marcus Thonton, LSU
I already wrote about Johnson, but I like the pick of Thornton. Similar to Douglas, the former LSU Tiger is a straight-up scorer, and can put the ball in the hoop from anywhere on the floor. The Bulls have a bunch of those guys already, but without Gordon, it will become a huge need.
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