The Chicago Bulls made their goals for this season abundantly clear on media day. Top down, from management and coaching to the players, everyone emphasized the need for greater physicality and a better defense.
Of course, this will have to be a team effort, but one of the most important players in establishing this culture change is the aging Nikola Vucevic.
Nikola Vucevic is the Bulls defense’s backline
Vucevic has never been the most physical or imposing defender during his five seasons in Chicago. However, he has occasionally been a part of solid defensive units, usually highlighted by lockdown perimeter stoppers such as Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso.