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Chicago Bulls at No. 16: Who will they avoid? Who will they consider?

By Idrees Muhammad Kudaimi

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the start of 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; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the start of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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OG Anunoby would help the Chicago Bulls' perimeter defense.
Dec 17, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) shoots the ball while Butler Bulldogs forward Andrew Chrabascz (45) defends in the first half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

OG Anunoby, SF, Indiana

I think OG Anunoby could be a great somewhat of a Draymond Green.

He’s a player who could easily evolve into a great 3-and-D player and he makes sense for the Bulls. He is a good defender, who needs some work shooting from the outside, but otherwise is a great player. He averaged just 11 points in 25 minutes per game and shot 55 percent total, along with averaging 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals and blocks per game each. His only flaws are shooting 3s and free throws.

The 3-point shooting flaw is a red flag. But, if the Bulls can get an assistant coach who can teach him to shoot, he can become a great player to use around Jimmy Butler. His defense also may be unpassable. If he were to develop in a similar way to Draymond Green but as more of a wing player, he may be the steal of the draft. Heck, he could become somewhat of a Jimmy Butler if everything were to click for him.

But I believe there is someone more likely to be selected than Anunoby because he is a better shooter and didn’t get injured. That player is…

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