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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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Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Edrice Adebayo (3) tries to drive against UCLA Bruins forward Ike Anigbogu (13) and forward Gyorgy Goloman (14) in the first half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Edrice “Bam” Adebayo, C, Kentucky

Bam Adebayo is one of the better inside presences in this draft.

He hit the glass, getting eight rebounds per game and also averaged 1.5 blocks per game as a defensive big man. He averaged 13 points per game and showed a great inside defensive tenacity. He could turn into a slightly smaller version of a DeAndre Jordan if somehow everything clicks.

But, Adebayo doesn’t really fit the Bulls at 16. First off, they need a guy who can at least shoot in the mid-range, but Adebayo can’t shoot outside the paint. There also might be better down-low players than Adebayo at this juncture. Plus, the Bulls are stacked at the center position, as they seem committed to Robin Lopez and appear to want to bring back Cristiano Felicio.

Adebayo also is somewhat raw and needs some development to his game before he plays an impactful role, and as I’ve already mentioned, I think GarPax will try to find a player who can make an immediate impact. Adebayo won’t do that.

I think Adebayo will be a solid player, but it appears he won’t be calling Chicago home.

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