A lot of Chicago fans probably haven’t taken the time to really let the arrival of Lopez sink in. For that, they can be forgiven. It’s only natural that he might be an overlooked piece in the trade, even if he was the main acquisition by the Bulls. Most fans will probably focus on what they lost, rather ignoring what was gained.
If you haven’t heard by now, Chicago sent out Derrick Rose and Justin Holiday in the biggest trade of the summer. In return, they received Lopez, Jose Calderon and Jerian Grant from the New York Knicks.