Gar Forman would not be surprised if Nikola Mirotic decides to remain in Europe instead of joining the Chicago Bulls next season.
The Bulls selected Mirotic with the 24th pick in 2011 draft.
"You're slotted in the first round, and I think the slot for No. 24 is $1.3 or $1.4 million," Forman said. "Well, he makes a lot more money than that right now over at Real Madrid. So the way the CBA is written is after three years then you're no longer slotted. Then you can use whether it's exception room or cap room in order to pay a guy.
"So there's no possibility this summer because next year will be his third year. But after next year, the summer of 2014, then we'll be able to start some negotiations as far as a buyout possibly with Real Madrid or negotiate with him to come over here."
Forman envisions playing the 6-foot-10, 220-pound Mirotic at power forward.
"He's probably a four, but he's very, very skilled,” Forman said. “He shoots it from 3, can handle it, good mobility. And he's a tough, tough kid."
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