Top 5 Worst Draft Picks in Chicago Bulls History

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Denzel Valentine (Michigan State) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Denzel Valentine (Michigan State) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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David Greenwood

David Greenwood may not be a household name, but his performance upon entering the league in 1979 suggests that he’s a likely fit for one of the worst draft picks in Chicago Bulls history.

On draft day, the Bulls held a coin toss with the Lakers to determine who would get the first pick; they lost.

What player was selected at number 1?

Magic Johnson.

You read that right.

The Chicago Bulls narrowly lost the rights to a future legend and one of the best point guards in NBA history.

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