DuckIII wrote:Chicago-Bull-E wrote:I guess I don't agree with the premise of the thread. I think PG is pretty far and away the most important need.
You mention the Gafford trade looks poorly. Gafford didn't change as a player in 3 months time. He got more opportunity and can successfully run pick and rolls with a point guard that can get him the ball where he can succeed.
A great passing point guard is a little like a great QB. They're going to elevate everyone around them. Getting a great power forward and watching Coby White attempt to throw him the ball in the post or watch a pick and roll go nowhere isn't a successful approach IMO. Coby and Zach don't have the vision or ballhandling ability to do this. The Bulls were one of the worst teams in turnovers in the league. They desperately need someone that can manage the offense, and get the ball to guys in spots where they can do damage.
Bingo.
Hierarchy of Bulls needs:
1. Point guard.
2. Power Forward, maybe.
Small forward not listed at all.
What if your forward could be the player to elevate and get others involved?
I feel like people keep saying "we need a point guard" but I think it's more helpful to list what attributes/skills we're looking for in a player rather than focusing in on someone just because of their size or position.
Hierarchy of Bulls needs:
1. Increase free-throw attempts (Bulls were dead last in FTA)
2. Decrease our turnovers (Bulls were 27th in turnover)
3. Increase turnovers forced (Bulls were 27th in steals and 27th in blocks)
4. Score more (Bulls were 20th in PPG despite shooting the ball well [again - no free throws])
The Bulls were actually 6th overall in assists per game, the team shares the ball well.
Lesser needs that I think our still important areas that can be improved on:
5. Iso scoring (I love good team ball, but when it's not working or the defense is good who can you turn to to make something happen? I don't want to overly rely on iso players, but you need guys capable of creating something on their own)
6. Offensive rebounding (Bulls we're bottom half of the league in offensive rebounds per game, just like the low free throws this is a chance to score more points). Another note on OReb, Bulls gave up the 3rd most opponent rebounds per game.
7. Fast break points - Bulls ranked 20th in the league here.
To me - it's what player(s) best solve these problems, no matter what position they play.