If the Chicago Bulls sign Nikola Mirotic this summer, who should be the starting power forward next year, Mirotic or Taj Gibson? That’s a question which can be answered either way.
First, though, let’s establish a few assumptions this article is predicated on.
First, assume that Kevin Love isn’t acquired. If he is, then he will be the starting power forward, and it’s highly unlikely that Mirotic and Gibson are both on the team anyway, as one would doubtless go in the trade.
Second, if Anthony is acquired, assume he’s the small forward, not the power forward. While some would contend that he's more effective as a power forward, with Gibson or Mirotic there, he'd be a better fit as a small forward.
Third, assume that either through trade or amnesty, Carlos Boozer is gone. (Stop crying tears of joy!)
Let’s also establish that getting Mirotic is far less difficult than some think.
Mirotic was drafted in 2011 as a "draft-and-stash" player, meaning the team has the rights, but he's "stashed" in another league. Because that was more than three ye ...
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Nikola Mirotic or Taj Gibson: Who Should Be Chicago Bulls’ Starting Power Forwar
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