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^This. the thing i thought was he's not biting on those fakes. But he should watch his extended arm while guarding, players like KD loves to draw some fouls using that arm.
From watching that clip, now glad that we passed on Marshon. It would be nice to have another creator on offense, but not one who dominates the ball like that.
What we really need is a two-way player at 2-guard--a dead-eye shooter who plays lockdown defense. Sort of like a young Bruce Bowen. We are loaded with one-way players who can shoot but not defend (Kyle Korver) or vice-versa (Ronnie Brewer).
The one guy that I can think of who plays lockdown D but also hits open shots is Wesley Matthews (Portland). Matthews shoots 40% from three and averaged 16 pts a game last season.
If Jimmy Butler can develop into Wes Matthews, I think our offense will be fine. Derrick Rose runs the show in Chicago, there is no room for a ball hog like in that video clip. I understand now why GarPax passed on Brooks--no defense and most likely wouldn't settle for being a role-playing spot-up shooter. Bottom line, Brooks was not a FIT for us.
Keith Boogy Down Bogans, how are you doing big cat?
Matthews has always been solid to me, and I like his work ethic.
If he develops into a Matthews-type of player then great. Either way, I think he'll work his ass off to contribute to the team.
His jumper doesn't look broke either...I think he can add some range and consistency through his work ethic.
I agree, the people on this Bulls forum are being pissy about not taking Brooks. Sorry fellas but Brooks was not a "too good to pass up player. This kid has time to develop into a hell of a player and his contract wont be on the books until he is in a uniform. Plus they can use him as a possible trade piece for a bigger trade.
and that was one hell of a draft day given the value coming in!!So the Bulls surprised by making a trade up, but not taking the player we all wanted. In the end they landed Nikola Mirotic and Jimmy Butler....
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