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2019 NBA Free Agency: Early Chicago Bulls PG big board

By Andrew Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 23: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Boston Celtics on March 23, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 23: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Boston Celtics on March 23, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 21: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on March 21, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 21: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on March 21, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

28-Years-Old. Ricky Rubio. 1. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 118. Point Guard. player

Both the most realistic point guard target for the Chicago Bulls this summer and the best fit for the price could be veteran Utah Jazz starter Ricky Rubio. Filling that need for the Bulls for a point guard that commands the floor and plays well in the system under head coach Jim Boylen is key without drowning out all the cap space.

While Rubio is and up and down shooter, especially from range, he’s steadied in terms of his production elsewhere on the floor. Rubio will never be an elite scorer, but he’s one of the more efficient ball-handlers and facilitators in the NBA. He’s a true floor general that can make waves for this Bulls offense given the right supporting cast.

Rubio is also a solid two-way talent that can help the Bulls get more out of the starting five, especially at the point. Dunn just isn’t getting it done consistently on both ends of the floor right now. The presence of a veteran floor general like Rubio could help Dunn make that leap for the long-term like the fan base expected him to originally.

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So far this season with the Jazz, Rubio averaged 12.7 points per game, 6.2 assists, and 3.6 rebounds. His free-throw percentage, well above 80, is solid but his field goal and three-point shooting percentages leave a lot to be desired. His shooting from range is going to be the biggest flaw about bringing Rubio into the mix in the Windy City.