czman
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The one thing that the Spurs beating the Heat really drove home for me was that teams in the modern NBA cannot have defensive specialists who cannot shoot the ball. Wing players have to be able to shoot the ball.
Jimmy Butler has shot 31% from 3 for his career. The Wizards didn't even guard him on the perimeter. He was a huge liability when the Bulls had the ball in the playoffs.
From where I sit the Bulls have to bring in someone who can shoot the ball and push Butler. Even if the Bulls get Melo, they are not going to beat any of the good teams if they have a starting SG who cannot hit an open jumper. I don't think they can just hand him the starting job this season. I hope he develops 3 point range, but I don't think the Bulls should bet the season on it.
Right now the Bulls probably need both of their 1st round picks so they have a chance to bring in 2 shooters who can help open up the half court offense. Especially when you consider that Dunleavy is up after this season and DJ might not be back.
Thoughts?
Jimmy Butler has shot 31% from 3 for his career. The Wizards didn't even guard him on the perimeter. He was a huge liability when the Bulls had the ball in the playoffs.
From where I sit the Bulls have to bring in someone who can shoot the ball and push Butler. Even if the Bulls get Melo, they are not going to beat any of the good teams if they have a starting SG who cannot hit an open jumper. I don't think they can just hand him the starting job this season. I hope he develops 3 point range, but I don't think the Bulls should bet the season on it.
Right now the Bulls probably need both of their 1st round picks so they have a chance to bring in 2 shooters who can help open up the half court offense. Especially when you consider that Dunleavy is up after this season and DJ might not be back.
Thoughts?