Best/Worst Draft Scenarios
(#22 pick)
Best Case Scenario: Drafting SG R.J. Hunter (Georgia State, Junior)
With star SG Jimmy Butler as well as his backup, SG/SF Mike Dunleavy, hitting free agency, the Bulls could stand to add another shooting guard. Particularly one that could hit from three, as Chicago needs as much spacing as it can get considering how much star PG Derrick Rose loves to drive. They could look a few ways to fill that void at this point in the draft actually, but probably the best choice would be Hunter. A 6’6” shooting guard with a 6’11” wingspan, Hunter is also a knockdown shooter that made a heroic shot in the NCAA Tournament. He averaged 19.7 ppg this season, and most importantly averaged 2.6 threes on 35.5% shooting from beyond the arc over his three seasons at Georgia State -- albeit against much weaker competition than most. He’s also a good passer, uses his length to be a solid rebounder for his position, and can work the pick-and-roll nicely. However, he’s more of a one-dimensional player than being all too close to well-rounded. Despite his length, he’s only an average defender, not a great slasher, and his lack of strength limits his all-around game. Still, Hunter won’t be asked to step in and carry the load in Chicago -- they have plenty of other guys to take care of that. Rather, he’ll be asked to come in as a specialist and fill a specific role for the Bulls until he can further develop, which makes this a perfect fit.
Worst Case Scenario: None
Picks 20-30 feature shooters galore, and Chicago will be among the first to take their pick of them. This list includes Hunter, SG Rashad Vaughn, and SF Justin Anderson, as well as another quality wing player in SF Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (though he can’t really shoot), to name a few. The Bulls, needing a three-point shooter, are bound to have their choice from that list. If a few of them happen to be gone by the time they are on the clock, they’ll probably be able to get a steal at #22. This leaves the Bulls in that optimal win-winner scenario. Therefore, there is no worst case scenario for Chicago.
(#22 pick)
Best Case Scenario: Drafting SG R.J. Hunter (Georgia State, Junior)
With star SG Jimmy Butler as well as his backup, SG/SF Mike Dunleavy, hitting free agency, the Bulls could stand to add another shooting guard. Particularly one that could hit from three, as Chicago needs as much spacing as it can get considering how much star PG Derrick Rose loves to drive. They could look a few ways to fill that void at this point in the draft actually, but probably the best choice would be Hunter. A 6’6” shooting guard with a 6’11” wingspan, Hunter is also a knockdown shooter that made a heroic shot in the NCAA Tournament. He averaged 19.7 ppg this season, and most importantly averaged 2.6 threes on 35.5% shooting from beyond the arc over his three seasons at Georgia State -- albeit against much weaker competition than most. He’s also a good passer, uses his length to be a solid rebounder for his position, and can work the pick-and-roll nicely. However, he’s more of a one-dimensional player than being all too close to well-rounded. Despite his length, he’s only an average defender, not a great slasher, and his lack of strength limits his all-around game. Still, Hunter won’t be asked to step in and carry the load in Chicago -- they have plenty of other guys to take care of that. Rather, he’ll be asked to come in as a specialist and fill a specific role for the Bulls until he can further develop, which makes this a perfect fit.
Worst Case Scenario: None
Picks 20-30 feature shooters galore, and Chicago will be among the first to take their pick of them. This list includes Hunter, SG Rashad Vaughn, and SF Justin Anderson, as well as another quality wing player in SF Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (though he can’t really shoot), to name a few. The Bulls, needing a three-point shooter, are bound to have their choice from that list. If a few of them happen to be gone by the time they are on the clock, they’ll probably be able to get a steal at #22. This leaves the Bulls in that optimal win-winner scenario. Therefore, there is no worst case scenario for Chicago.