NBA Draft: Chicago Bulls select Bobby Portis

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

Our bigs are broke down and old so I would say it was a need pick. And stop thinking fa is going to save this team. We haven't been able to land the big fish despite going all in every time a big name is available

 

[ChettheJet]

How much time do some of you people invest in multi scripts to ***** about contingent on whoever they pick?

Portis was slotted 14-19 on many 'expert' mock drafts and seeing him on top of Jay Bilas' top 10 available as the Bulls pick got closer you could almost see it coming. One of the wing shooters might have been a possibility at that point but there were also teams that were reaching. You just don't pass up a player who is rated higher because of position you build as many quality players as you can find. That's what trades are for.

It's easier to find a veteran backup point guard than a have any of the 4 bigs the Bulls will be playing break down and have to get somebody mid season. I don't envision Portis playing much the first half of the year.

I don't get how people think Butler, Noah and Gibson will all be gone this year, you live in some fantasy draft and rebuild world that only exists in your demented minds. Jimmy's best bet is staying even on a short term deal only to get a better one down the road. If you think Noah is damaged goods then nobody is going to want to trade for him idiots. If you think Gibson is so replaceable you just don't watch the games very much. The only way they start trading is depending on who they can sign in the backcourt and if he is better than expected, if Mirotic and McDermott really come on strong and nobody gets hurt. Then at the trade deadline I could see them moving Snell and Gibson.

 

[Raskolnikov]

Crushes me Delon Wright goes before us and we don't trade up. I don't hate this pick, I think he can do some things Barstow cannot.

I still might have gone for Tyus Jones as I think the trade value in 2 years could be pretty high there.

 

[Scoot26]

Anyone who thinks Butler is gone is an extreme pessimist and doesn't understand the NBA salary cap.

I do think a big is on the move though... But its difficult to trade any of them before the season starts (given Noah's brokenness and Taj's recovery from surgery). Gasol is the only one who could realistically be moved, but again, you're not going to get much for a 35 year old PF.

 

[Scoot26]

Crushes me Delon Wright goes before us and we don't trade up. I don't hate this pick, I think he can do some things Barstow cannot.

I still might have gone for Tyus Jones as I think the trade value in 2 years could be pretty high there.

I don't think its worth trading up for a guy who wasn't even projected until the late 20's in most mocks. Teams were reaching at that point.

I didn't want Jones simply because I don't want another undersized PG. With Wright and Grant you were getting height there.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Bulls.com Bulls go big in draft with Bobby Portis

The Bulls came into the NBA draft Thursday thinking small. But instead they came out with a big.

Click here to view the original article

 

[Toast88]

I've seen A LOT of Bobby Portis, as I worked at a Fayetteville TV station for three years before moving away very recently.

As I saw the draft progressing, my only thought was, "God, don't get Portis." But you could see it coming from a mile away. I was a little ticked when the Bulls proved me right. Now I hope he/they prove me wrong.

Portis was never thought of as a great or dynamic player for the Razorbacks until the hype machine took over the last two months of the season. I admit, he played very well by college standards. I have very little confidence that will translate over into the pros.

First off, the guy is inconsistent as hell. Disappeared for long stretches and when the Hogs needed him most. He famously shirked from the spotlight and put the ball in other people's hands with the game on the line.

Don't get me wrong. It's not all bad. As far as scorers go, he's done very well for himself. Can't shoot for shit (long cold spells and then just fades into the background of a game), but the guy does know how to get to the rim.

The joke at Arkansas was that he would just jack up a shit ton of shots until he got his. I just hope he doesn't become a joke in Chicago.

Hey, I hope I'm wrong! If so, I'll gladly eat crow.

 

[Scoot26]

I've seen A LOT of Bobby Portis, as I worked at a Fayetteville TV station for three years before moving away very recently.

As I saw the draft progressing, my only thought was, "God, don't get Portis." But you could see it coming from a mile away. I was a little ticked when the Bulls proved me right. Now I hope he/they prove me wrong.

Portis was never thought of as a great or dynamic player for the Razorbacks until the hype machine took over the last two months of the season. I admit, he played very well by college standards. I have very little confidence that will translate over into the pros.

First off, the guy is inconsistent as hell. Disappeared for long stretches and when the Hogs needed him most. He famously shirked from the spotlight and put the ball in other people's hands with the game on the line.

Don't get me wrong. It's not all bad. As far as scorers go, he's done very well for himself. Can't shoot for shit (long cold spells and then just fades into the background of a game), but the guy does know how to get to the rim.

The joke at Arkansas was that he would just jack up a shit ton of shots until he got his. I just hope he doesn't become a joke in Chicago.

Hey, I hope I'm wrong! If so, I'll gladly eat crow.

Sounds like he needs good coaching. We'll see if that's Hoiberg or not.

 

[Toast88]

I just read the scout report on him. (Winces) It definitely seems to be written by someone who's afraid of saying anything bad about players.

Even Portis supporters will grudgingly admit his defense is suspect, yet it's listed as a strength? Oy.

 

[Scoot26]

I just read the scout report on him. (Winces) It definitely seems to be written by someone who's afraid of saying anything bad about players.

Even Portis supporters will grudgingly admit his defense is suspect, yet it's listed as a strength? Oy.

So uh, what are his strengths then?

 

[clonetrooper264]

I just read the scout report on him. (Winces) It definitely seems to be written by someone who's afraid of saying anything bad about players.

Even Portis supporters will grudgingly admit his defense is suspect, yet it's listed as a strength? Oy.

You referring the draftexpress videos posted earlier or another scouting report?

 

[Axl Rose]

So uh, what are his strengths then?

nothing we drafted the PF Marquis Teague

 

[clonetrooper264]

nothing we drafted the PF Marquis Teague

FIRE GARPAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:derbulls:

 

[Scoot26]

nothing we drafted the PF Marquis Teague

lol, just because he dropped further than expected?

And yes, I have said this outloud too.

 

[clonetrooper264]

lol, just because he dropped further than expected?

Never doubt the fans! THEY'RE ALWAYS RIGHT!

 

[Axl Rose]

even if bobby busts atleast we aren't hornets fans

looked on a hornets blog and they are irate they took frank kaminsky over winslow

i'd hate it to if my team constantly blew high draft picks on guys like Cody Zeller and Kaminsky

if they were looking for shooting Booker would have been a better pick

 

[Scoot26]

atleast we aren't hornets fans

looked on a hornets blog and they are irate they took frank kaminsky over winslow

i'd hate it to if my team constantly blew draft picks on guys like Cody Zeller and Kaminsky

That's what happens when an overt egotistical man who doesn't have an eye for talent is running your franchise.

 

[clonetrooper264]

if bobby bust atleast we aren't hornets fans

looked on a hornets blog and they are irate they took frank kaminsky over winslow

i'd hate it to if my team constantly blew high draft picks on guys like Cody Zeller and Kaminsky

if they were looking for shooting Booker would have been a better pick

True that. At least we don't have Zeller and Frank the tank as our starting frontcourt of the future.

 

[Scoot26]

Yeah, still troubling so many teams passed up Winslow actually then Miami of all teams ends up with him.

 

[clonetrooper264]

Yeah, still troubling so many teams passed up Winslow actually then Miami of all teams ends up with him.

I'm convinced all those other teams are stupid.