Chicago Bulls: 3 things Nikola Vucevic brings to the team

Chicago Bulls: 3 Things Nikola Vucevic brings to the team

An understanding of expectations

A potential surprise here but this is one that a lot of fans are excited for. Naturally, the players are excited as well and rightfully so. Up until this move, it was fair for any and every Bulls player to question the true plan for this team. Arturas Karnisovas had barely changed the roster since taking over and things were trending in the wrong direction of late.

Well, those questions are long gone now. The Bulls aggressive approach to the deadline and willingness to trade a young former lottery pick in addition to multiple future first-round picks assures everyone in the organization what the expectations are for the Chicago Bulls.

A message was sent and there’s no doubt the message was received. It not only will help ease the room when things get rough but also creates a sense of urgency on the practice floor and within the group in general. The Bulls front office made it known to the world they believe this group is capable of winning a lot more games than they have been so far this season and now the players will look to prove the organization right.

There is no fallback option of having a lottery pick if things don’t go right this year. It’s about winning games right now and earning a playoff spot in the eastern conference. Additionally, when the offseason rolls around it once again is about the current group of players and the team being confident they will grow as a unit heading into next year.

The Bulls cleared up any questions about what their plan is under new management and the players are well aware of the expectations. Living up to those expectations will be a fun ride behind the deadly 1-2 punch of Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic.