They really weren’t supposed to be in the NBA, one from a remote city in Brazil, the other playing professionally in Germany’s second division, trying to overcome two years of injuries. They certainly weren’t supposed to be making an impact with a team in playoff contention.
But Paul Zipser and Cristiano Felicio have been two of the most encouraging surprise stories this season for the Bulls.
Zipser, the second round draft pick last June, was the first substitute for the Bulls Saturday in the exciting, last second victory over the Sacramento Kings. Zipser had been an emergency starter because of injuries recently.