"He really knows how to play the game, and that’s a huge advantage for a young player.”
When the Chicago Bulls selected Noa Essengue with the 12th overall pick, the expectation was that the French forward would be brought along slowly. After all, he’s only 18 years old, the second-youngest player in the draft. He was also one of the draft cycle’s fastest risers, gaining momentum late as his stock surged all the way until draft night.