When the Chicago Bulls went on the clock in the 2019 NBA Draft, many in See Red Nation wanted them to take a chance on Michael Porter Jr. The forward out of Missouri’s blend of size, ball-handling, and scoring had him receiving loft comparisons. But he only lasted three games before being shut down with a back injury.
The Bulls went with Wendell Carter Jr. instead. While Porter missed all of last season, Carter was able to engrain himself to the Chicago faithful; though he also missed time. His blue-collar game plays well in the city that still celebrates Joakim Noah whenever he returns.