The Chicago Bulls' X-factor this upcoming season is Mike Dunleavy Jr.
Chicago used its mini mid-level exception on the shooting specialist in hopes that he'd improve the team's outside shooting.
As the Chicago Sun-Times reported, Dunleavy took less money to join the team, saying that at this point in his career, "having a chance to win" is more important.
Dunleavy brings more than just perimeter and three-point shooting, though.
His size and well-rounded game gives the Bulls possibilities for various looks offensively and a chance to run some new sets.
Many would give Jimmy Butler the X-factor label, but both players have equal potential to considerably boost the team's offense and increase efficiency. Also, Butler still has to prove himself while Dunleavy is an established weapon.
So why is Dunleavy the Bulls' X-factor?
Three-Point Shooting
Dunleavy shot a career-high 42.8 percent from downtown last season, which would have been the highest on the Bulls' 2012-13 roster.
His sharpshooting skills are sure t ...
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