Ranking the Chicago Bulls’ Biggest 2015 NBA Draft Needs

June 23rd, 2015 by Daniel O'Brien Leave a reply »

We're approaching the first NBA draft of the Fred Hoiberg era, and the Chicago Bulls have a handful of pressing needs to fill.

Former coach Tom Thibodeau turned the Derrick Rose-led squad into a perennial playoff team and contender in the Eastern Conference, but it's a flawed unit. Top executives John Paxson and Gar Forman must try to upgrade the roster on both ends of the floor in order to give new skipper Hoiberg the best chance for short- and long-term success.

While Chicago's offense saw improvement in 2014-15 with the addition of Pau Gasol, it still landed 15th in points per game and 11th in offensive efficiency. The Bulls need more firepower to get over the mid-playoff hump and into the NBA Finals.

Thibodeau may have overworked his stars and underutilized his bench, but the roster still needs better depth. A more established reserve rotation could go a long way to propelling the Bulls through the grueling playoff stretch.

Given these general shortcomings, what are the Bulls' biggest specific needs as they hold the No. 22 pick?

 

Offensive Frontcourt Player



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