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3 players from the second round that could’ve helped the Chicago Bulls

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BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 21: Svi Mykhailiuk shakes hands with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum after being selected forty seventh overall by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2018 NBA Draft on June 21, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 21: Svi Mykhailiuk shakes hands with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum after being selected forty seventh overall by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2018 NBA Draft on June 21, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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3. Devonte’ Graham

Devonte’ Graham was drafted 34th overall by the Atlanta Hawks and then traded to the Charlotte Hornets in the 2018 NBA Draft.

Graham was a 4-year player for Kansas University where he shined in his senior season, leading the Jayhawks to the Final Four. During his senior season, Graham averaged over 17 points and 7 assists per game. The dude is a bona fide playmaker – he creates shots for both himself and his teammates at an elite level.

Before injuring his knee, Graham was having a really nice Summer League for the Hornets. In his 3 games, he averaged 10 points and 6 assists in only 26 minutes per game. While his shot struggled, his outstanding court vision stood out.

Devonte’ Graham would be the best backup point guard on the Bulls roster (no offense to Cameron Payne and Ryan Arcidiacono). He’s a better defender, more athletic, shoots the 3-ball better and has better court vision than both Payne and Arcidiacono.

The backup point guard is an extremely important position for NBA teams looking to compete. Both Arcidiacono and Payne are solid options but Graham would be much better.

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