New guy Isaac Okoro's hunger, versatility and physicality are already impressing his Chicago Bulls teammates as the group looks to make a dramatic leap toward defensive respectability.
The Bulls had one of the most explosive offenses in the NBA last season, but their postseason hopes were undone by a horrendous defense. Chicago allowed 119.4 points per game, third-worst in the league. Its 54.0 points per game allowed in the paint was dead last. Perhaps more concerning, the Bulls were 27th in the league in deflections, 29th in loose balls recovered, 27th in charges drawn and 28th in contested shots.