The Chicago Bulls hope to see flashes of teenage rookie Noa Essengue's massive potential this season and glimpse his ultimate fit with Matas Buzelis -- a pairing that could define this iteration of the franchise.
Essengue has every physical attribute you could want in a modern forward/wing: He's tall (6-foot-10) and long (7-foot-1 wingspan, 9-foot-2 standing reach). While he's not explosive, he possesses a smooth and graceful athleticism that pairs perfectly with his size. He's incredibly raw -- he was the youngest player in the 2025 draft -- but has some traits that should translate to the NBA on day one.