Marc Eversley named Chicago Bulls’ GM

The Chicago Bulls took another step toward transforming the organization’s front office structure by reaching an agreement with Marc Eversley to be general manager.

Here’s a look at how the Chicago Bulls made history by naming an African American for the first time as the organization’s general manager and why it matters.

Marc Eversley, formerly an assistant general manager for the Philadelphia 76ers, will assume the position vacated by Gar Forman. The announcement comes on the heels of a search performed by Vice President of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas.

As it’s been widely reported, Karnisovas had plans to select a person of color to be GM. It became official when the Bulls and…