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Power ranking Chicago Bulls players through the first 20 games

By Luke Askew

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 29: The Chicago Bulls stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 29, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 29: The Chicago Bulls stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 29, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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1. Wendell Carter Jr.

Previous ranking: 1

Guess what, everyone! The 20-year-old center is still the best player on the Bulls.

Wendell Carter Jr. can’t even drink alcohol legally for a few more months, but he’s the Bulls’ best player and it’s not all that close. Sure, LaVine is the only guy on the Bulls who can create a shot out of thin air, but that doesn’t mean he’s the best player. Wendell’s ability to make an impact on offense, defense and in the locker room makes him the Bulls’ MVP through 20 games.

On the season, Wendell is averaging 12.7 points per game on an efficient 56.9 percent shooting from the field to go along with 9.7 rebounds. The bad news? He’s only averaging 0.9 assists per game. I’m expecting that to change, though.

Carter’s far too good of a passer to only be averaging 0.9 assists per game. I’m hoping the Bulls will start to run things through him more. Maybe it’s at the high-post or maybe it’s at the block. Either way, Wendell needs the ball more, and that’s something the coaching staff has to realize.

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Wendell will probably never lead the Bulls in scoring, but right now, he’s the only Bull I wouldn’t even consider trading. He has the highest trade value on the team. He’s the best player.

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