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How the Chicago Bulls are in prime position to take over (They’re really not.)

By Willie Lutz

Jun 2, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman speaks during a press conference at Advocate Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman speaks during a press conference at Advocate Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 9, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Phase 2: Draft Markelle Fultz

Immediately, you think this is preposterous, but is it actually that improbable?

Now, the Bulls have a pick at No. 16, where Fultz won’t be available. The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, have the No. 1 pick, where Fultz will be available.

See where I’m going with this?

The Celtics were the No. 1 seed in the East this year for a reason; they suck. Everyone just let them win 53 games just because they felt bad for Isaiah Thomas. He’s only 5-foot-9, so they wanted to let him win.

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The Celtics must enter a full rebuild, so there’s no point in using Markelle Fultz … at least for now. While not a formal trade, Boston general manager Danny Ainge can let the Bulls BORROW Fultz until they’re ready to contend.

So, how it works (this one is a little more complicated, but endlessly genius): The Celtics let the Bulls have Markelle Fultz for his entire rookie contract. This gives him a chance to learn and develop with the best.

In return, the Bulls let the Celtics use their No. 16 pick until they return Fultz. Who’s the pick at No. 16 you might be asking? Well, the Celtics love sweaty white guys with bad hair (like Kelly Olynyk), so it’s obviously Luke Kennard. It’s in Celtics’ tradition to utilize any player that physically resembles Larry Bird in any capacity, so Kennard is fair game.

Additionally, the Celtics would send over Isaiah Thomas just for safe keeping. The Bulls then send over Rajon Rondo for sentimental purposes.

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