You’ve heard it a million times over the last month and were likely let down by it when Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery results were revealed: Next month’s draft is a two-player class. In reality, it’s a one-player class led by Zion Williamson, while Ja Morant and R.J. Barrett should both gives teams, presumably the Grizzlies and Knicks, frontline starters at some point in their careers.
So while the Bulls aren’t going to find a can’t-miss prospect at No. 7, there’s going to be value when they go on the clock on June 20. Role players are critical. It’s a tough pill to swallow, that drafting at No.