The Chicago Bulls' problems at shooting guard last season were well-documented, with Keith Bogans and Ronnie Brewer not contributing much while the rest of the team tried to pick up the slack.
Bogans averaged 4.4 points last season while Brewer averaged 6.2 points. Derrick Rose, Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng did their best to make up for both players' inefficiencies on offense.
So, naturally, the biggest question surrounding the Bulls this offseason is, who is starting at shooting guard?
First off, the Bulls aren't going to land one of the top free agents. They are pretty much capped out and will likely monitor other teams' amnesty cuts to see if they can sign someone for the veterans' minimum.
That has signs points to Mike Miller, Gilbert Arenas, Ben Gordon and Richard Hamilton.
Gordon, of course, already has played on the Bulls. He left for the Detroit Pistons after a big campaign in the 2008-2009 season for the Bulls. In that season, Gordon averaged 20.7 points on 45 percent shooting and shot 41 percent from 3-point range.
Gordon's numbers dropped with the Pistons, but he also didn't receive as much playing time. Part of that is because he's pretty much a one-dimensional player, and a spot-up shooter at that. Then again, the Bulls wouldn't mind a good shooter at shooting guard.
Arenas and Hamilton aren't the same players as they once were, and Miller has even less tools at his disposal on the hardwood than Gordon.
My thinking is that the Bulls will try to bring back Gordon if they can. If Rose has someone to dish off to who can consistently hit the open jumper, the Bulls' offense will look worlds better and Rose likely won't be double or triple teamed all game long.
If Ben Gordon does become available, Pax will have an opportunity to repair one of his biggest past mistakes. Bring back B.G