Chicago Bulls NBA Draft: Big board top five
We recently broke down the odds of each pick for the Chicago Bulls in the 2024 NBA Draft and there is good news and bad news.
The bad news is that the Bulls are most likely to pick 11th in the draft, a mediocre reward for a mediocre season.
The good news is that the 2024 Draft is so wide open that the best player could be taken anywhere. There is no consensus at the top and we’ve seen wildly different predictions about where guys will be drafted.
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The Bulls also still have a shot at the number one pick or at least a chance to jump into the top four, but for the purposes of this big board, we’ll assume things went to scratch and the Bulls got the 11th pick.
Here are five players they could consider in that range.
Chicago Bulls NBA Draft: Big board top five
#5: Tidjan Salaun
Salaun is a lesser-known French prospect who has caught the attention of scouts with his size, defense and potential on the wing.
He has all of the tools to be an impact two-way wing in the NBA, but he is raw at just 18 years old. He’s already a strong defender off the ball who likes to get into passing lanes for steals. He showed improved shooting for Cholet this season, hitting 32 percent of his long-range shots on over four attempts per game.
Salaun has made 75 3s this season, often pulling up off the dribble or running off movement, which is intriguing to scouts at 6'10. He's a highly competitive defender who shows versatility covering ground all over the floor with his long wingspan and outstanding intensity level. https://t.co/RAuHz17iS1 pic.twitter.com/0uQdefE72X
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 25, 2024
Given that he is 6-foot-9 or 10 (depending on who you ask), his shooting and defense will play in the NBA at some point, the question is whether he can improve his handles and put together a more dynamic offensive game.
The Bulls need defense and shooting on the wing and should be looking for someone in this mold even if they keep Patrick Williams.