Chicago Bulls: 2019 NBA Draft big board

1: Zion Williamson, F, Duke

Zion Williamson may not be a great fit in Chicago, but he is much too talented of a player to pass on. If the Bulls were to hit the jackpot, they would likely put Williamson at the small forward position and option Otto Porter Jr. to the bench. Despite his high ceiling and athleticism, Williamson is not yet a developed basketball player and has much room to grow. His jump shooting, dribbling, and height at the power forward spot are slightly concerning, but the talent is very visible. Although having a 6th man who makes $27 million is not ideal, Williamson is just too talented to pass on.

2. Ja Morant, G, Murray State

Ja Morant solidified himself as the second-best option over R.J. Barrett this season, and justifiably so. His athleticism and distribution skills have drawn comparisons to Russell Westbrook, which Chicago could certainly use considering their shortcomings at the point guard position. If Chicago ends up picking second, the team will almost certainly take the Murray State standout. Morant does not come without concerns, however. His small sample size playing at Murray State could bring up red flags for teams as well as his lack of a solid jumper. However, he has established himself as the best point guard in the draft (for now) and is well-deserving of a top-two selection.

(Side note: I would like to brag that the likely top two picks in this year’s draft are both from my home state of South Carolina.)