OFFICIAL: Bulls Sign Onuralp Bitim To 2-Way Deal

Chi · Post #1 » by **Chi** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:19 am

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 8-)

Edit:

Read on Twitter

d boy gentleman · Post #2 » by **d boy gentleman** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:39 am

I thought the Bulls were interested in signing him and that's that...

Muzbar · Post #3 » by **Muzbar** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:40 am

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.

Wingy · Post #4 » by **Wingy** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:57 am

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.

Muzbar · Post #5 » by **Muzbar** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:03 am

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.

Muzbar · Post #6 » by **Muzbar** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:04 am

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.

biggestbullsfan · Post #7 » by **biggestbullsfan** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:25 am

https://m.basketnews.com/news-191047-onuralp-bitim-bypasses-turkish-powerhouses-to-sign-two-way-deal-with-bulls.html

Here is a link to it

R3AL1TY · Post #8 » by **R3AL1TY** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:57 am

I was just wondering why AK hasn't tried seeking any European or international players yet. This Onuralp guy seems to fit a need.

Chi · Post #9 » by **Chi** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:10 am

To me he looks like an NBA player. Not a G League

Regular NBA Rotation player. He looks better than the other Rooks imo

Post #10 » by **HomoSapien** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:38 am

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.

ImSlower · Post #11 » by **ImSlower** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:46 am

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)

erlim · Post #12 » by **erlim** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:54 am

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?

Post #13 » by **AshyLarrysDiaper** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:54 am

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.

Bullflip · Post #14 » by **Bullflip** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:57 am

If he was in 2K, he would definitely have the HOF Bully badge. Nice strong drives in those highlights

Post #15 » by **AshyLarrysDiaper** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:01 am

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.

pylb · Post #16 » by **pylb** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:24 am

No idea who this guy is, but the couple highlights I just watched kind of reminded me of Belinelli with less 3s.

BullChit · Post #17 » by **BullChit** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:07 am

Chi Slamma Jamma?

Watch on YouTube

Bulls Fan 23 · Post #18 » by **Bulls Fan 23** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:29 am

Nocioni vibes from the highlights. Love the energy.

BullChit · Post #19 » by **BullChit** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:32 am

Bulls Fan 23 wrote:Nocioni vibes from the highlights. Love the energy.

I was thinking we finally got our Rudy Fernandez

Andi Obst · Post #20 » by **Andi Obst** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:36 am

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.