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Chicago Bulls: The Bulls need to Attach Their Name to Anthony Davis

By Zain Majeed

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 14 : Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands for the National Anthem before the game against the LA Clippers on January 14, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 14 : Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands for the National Anthem before the game against the LA Clippers on January 14, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Bulls are on pace to finish high in the lottery again. The real lottery for them will be trying to land Anthony Davis.

Anthony Davis is set to become the most coveted player in the league this off-season since, well, we seem to do this every year with disgruntled superstars on expiring deals ( Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler). That’s beyond the point, however. Davis is as valuable of an asset as any other player in the league and it feels like he’ll be forcing his way out of New Orleans soon. That’s why the Chicago Bulls should throw their name in the hat.

The Bulls tie into this because, duh, it’s Davis and why would you not try to pursue him? Beyond that, Davis is a son of Chicago. So how on Earth is this Chicago-born superstar being discussed to land everywhere but Chicago?

Davis has been on record discussing his love for Chicago. The Bulls are stockpiled with assets and have serious cap room.  It feels like it’s time to pull the trigger and make a big-time move. So what’s the problem?

In order for the Bulls to become a legitimate contender to land Davis, they’ll have to overcome the incompetence in the front office.

The Bulls are currently an organization of zero stability that derives from stubborn ownership and a below average front office that inexplicably has been given all the job security in the world. With those traits, it’s almost impossible for anyone to take the Bulls seriously.

What the Bulls have in their favor is, of course, a major market city, the ghost of 23, and as previously mentioned, they’re stockpiled with assets.

With Lauri Markkanen, Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, Wendell Carter Jr., and a surefire top pick in next years draft, the Bulls treasure chest contends as one of the best in the league. I’d expect the Bulls to avoid any trade talks with Markkanen (and if the 1st pick if they land it) but LaVine has proven to be an all-star level scorer, and Carter and Dunn have shown 2-way ability.

Wendell Carter Jr. Set back by injury. dark. Next

I get that people want to maintain the young core, and can fall in love with the potential, but this is a proven player; a proven all-time great player. He’s only 25 years old and is considered to be the best player in the league once LeBron James is done. This isn’t a player you can let pass by on the open market without at least trying to make a deal for him.

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