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Bulls fans must come to terms with demoralizing Patrick Williams realization

Believe it or not, there was a time when fans were excited about Patrick Williams. In 2020, the Chicago Bulls selected the then-19-year-old forward from Florida State in a delayed draft due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If the draft were held in June, as per usual, Williams would have been selected as an 18-year-old.

Knowing this, it was assumed Williams was a raw prospect. Moreover, Williams wasn't just raw from an age standpoint; he didn't start a game in his abbreviated collegiate career. The 6-foot-7 forward came off the bench for 22.5 minutes per contest while suiting up for an excellent Florida State squad that finished fourth in the AP Poll.