Often players traded in midseason take some time to adjust to a new team and situation before they’re able to make meaningful contributions. Not Otto Porter Jr.
The small forward, traded to Chicago in February for Jabari Parker and the popular Bobby Portis, came in and immediately changed the chemistry of the team on the floor. After five and a half seasons in Washington, Porter gave the Bulls a veteran presence at the 3 spot and an intricate knowledge of the game. The Bulls won their first game he played in by blowing out the playoff-bound Nets, and proceeded to win six of their first eight games with Porter in the lineup.