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Rising Stars Report Card: Grading the Young Chicago Bulls

By Megann Horstead

Mar 31, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Michael Beasley (8) prepares to shoot the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Michael Beasley (8) prepares to shoot the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) and Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) react to a call during the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Bulls won 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) and Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) react to a call during the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Bulls won 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

In the team’s 50th season as an NBA franchise, the Chicago Bulls have had quite a year, albeit plagued by injuries at times. The talent of the young Bulls came as a welcoming surprise to those looking toward the future.

At the season’s start, it was unclear how much game time would be available for the likes of Bobby Portis, Cristiano Felicio and Doug McDermott, just to name a few.

Because the end of the season is approaching, it’s time to evaluate the rising stars—those in their first and second years in the NBA – looking at their strengths and weaknesses.

Next: Bobby Portis

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