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OFFICIAL: Bulls Sign Onuralp Bitim To 2-Way Deal
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:19 am
by Chi
Surprised you all haven’t heard yet. But I’ve been doing my research and scouting.
Kinda Excited about This guy.
It’s not on mainstream media yet. But yea, we got a shooter. More than that.
But he can shoot

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Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:39 am
by d boy gentleman
I thought the Bulls were interested in signing him and that's that...
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:40 am
by Muzbar
Chi wrote:Surprised you all haven’t heard yet. But I’ve been doing my research and scouting.
Kinda Excited about This guy.
It’s not on mainstream media yet. But yea, we got a shooter. More than that.
But he can shoot

I don't think he's been signed yet (free agency hasn't started). Unless it's a camp invite or summer league deal.
Plus it was mentioned in another thread earlier.
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:57 am
by Wingy
Whoa. A guy I watch highlights of, and walk away cautiously optimistic?!!?!!
Has size, and an actual confident looking shot. Has that Strus kinda guy look. Can’t be a Bulls developmental player…can he??
He may not translate, and he may suck on D, and he may end up sucking overall, but this is the type of dude we should have been trying to develop for a long time now.
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:03 am
by Muzbar
Muzbar wrote:Chi wrote:Surprised you all haven’t heard yet. But I’ve been doing my research and scouting.
Kinda Excited about This guy.
It’s not on mainstream media yet. But yea, we got a shooter. More than that.
But he can shoot

I don't think he's been signed yet (free agency hasn't started). Unless it's a camp invite or summer league deal.
Plus it was mentioned in another thread earlier.
Just did a quick Google (which I should have done before my initial reply).
The Bulls have signed him to a 2way contract.
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:04 am
by Muzbar
Wingy wrote:Whoa. A guy I watch highlights of, and walk away cautiously optimistic?!!?!!
Has size, and an actual confident looking shot. Has that Strus kinda guy look. Can’t be a Bulls developmental player…can he??
He may not translate, and he may suck on D, and he may end up sucking overall, but this is the type of dude we should have been trying to develop for a long time now.
Seems fairly quick and athletic in his highlights too.
Could be a sneaky good pick up.
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:25 am
by biggestbullsfan
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:57 am
by R3AL1TY
I was just wondering why AK hasn't tried seeking any European or international players yet. This Onuralp guy seems to fit a need.
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:10 am
by Chi
To me he looks like an NBA player. Not a G League
Regular NBA Rotation player. He looks better than the other Rooks imo
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:38 am
by HomoSapien
Everyone looks good in highlights, but these are some of the most compelling highlights I’ve ever seen from an undrafted player. He looks like lottery material here, not G-League. James Harden-esque.
I’m psyched.
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:46 am
by ImSlower
Impressive highlights! But I'm amazed by that name. I love etymology and name origins, and Turkish names are unlike any. I'm also biased as my favorite ever Bulls reserve player was the Turkish Hammer himself Ömer Aşık (Google paste for the win)
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:54 am
by erlim
Rad. At first, looking at his picture I got the vibe of some guy who would be mixing me a $20 cocktail in a mason jar but his highlight mix is anything but.
Hope he proves useful! Kind of redundant with Coby though, no?
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:54 am
by AshyLarrysDiaper
HomoSapien wrote:Everyone looks good in highlights, but these are some of the most compelling highlights I’ve ever seen from an undrafted player. He looks like lottery material here, not G-League. James Harden-esque.
I’m psyched.
I’m waiting for the catch.
Based on eye test and skillset, this guy being available on a two-way doesn’t compute.
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:57 am
by Bullflip
If he was in 2K, he would definitely have the HOF Bully badge. Nice strong drives in those highlights
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:01 am
by AshyLarrysDiaper
erlim wrote: Rad. At first, looking at his picture I got the vibe of some guy who would be mixing me a $20 cocktail in a mason jar but his highlight mix is anything but.
Here in LA, those guys show up at public courts in Bonobos tank tops and can hoop a little bit.
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:24 am
by pylb
No idea who this guy is, but the couple highlights I just watched kind of reminded me of Belinelli with less 3s.
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:07 am
by BullChit
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:29 am
by Bulls Fan 23
Nocioni vibes from the highlights. Love the energy.
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:32 am
by BullChit
Bulls Fan 23 wrote:Nocioni vibes from the highlights. Love the energy.
I was thinking we finally got our Rudy Fernandez
Re: Bulls Quietly Sign Onuralp Bitim
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:36 am
by Andi Obst
d boy gentleman wrote:I thought the Bulls were interested in signing him and that's that...
Yeah, there's no offcial confirmation or anything close to that out there yet.
He sure looks kinda interesting for a guy you might get on a two-way, though. That's the kind of move we need to see more. Just try someone out and see if he's any good. No more hanging onto non-NBA players for years.