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Does Bulls rookie Onuralp Bitim have staying power? The secret is out

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Andre Drummond claimed he was very well aware of Onuralp Bitim’s name, but just in case he wasn’t, the Bulls big man knows the rookie now. So do the Cavs after Wednesday.

There was very little miscommunication going on with Andre Drummond Wednesday night.

Considering the Bulls big man had 26 rebounds and 17 points in the double-overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s pretty obvious he was hearing everything loud and clear.

Well, until in the locker room after the game.

Asked about the surprising performance by seldom-used former G-Leaguer Onuralp Bitim, Drummond didn’t quite hear the question from the reporter so replied, “Say it again.