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Why Wendell Carter Jr.’s strengths are subtle, but undeniably impactful

NBC Sports Chicago is breaking down the 15 full-time players on the Bulls' roster. Next up is Wendell Carter Jr.

2019-20 Stats

11.3 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 0.8 BPG | 53.4%, 20.7% 3P, 73.7% FT | 16.2% USG

Contract Breakdown

July 2018: Signed 3-year, $15,091,440 rookie contract (with third- and fourth-year club options)

2020-21: $5,448,840 | 2021-22: $6,920,027 | 2022-23: RFA

(via Spotrac)

Strengths

At age 21, Carter is already an exceptionally heady defender and, despite being considered undersized for his position at 6-foot-9, a plus rebounder at center.