He played well against Washington in the first game. Didn't look bad last night either. He looks like he will be able to defend and he can get in the lane pretty well. I like the fact the kid is playing hurt. A hurt Fultz is still better than T.J. McConnell. That may be why he is playing.

He is their only ball handler/playmaker if you discount Simmons. There isn't another guy that can break guys down besides he and Simmons.

The Bulls have been a competitive team for the better part of 15 years. You supported the Cubs through the lean years and I'm sure you were all in on the plan. The Bulls have consistently put out a better product over the past 25 years.

The Paxson and Forman era doesn't get the luxury of claiming the success of the Krause and Phil era, sorry. And every single major success of the Paxson and Forman era occurred during Thibodeau's tenure.

The Cubs rebuild was only supported by fans due to having a competent owner and a very successful President and GM. If Hendry would have remained for the rebuild, how well do you think that would have went over? Zell only owned the team for a couple of years and fans were already rebelling.

Paxson and Forman no longer get the benefit of the doubt. They give out ludicrous contracts, they draft D-League failures in the first round, and they cannot evaluate talent (they admitted they didn't even have Jordan Bell rated as an NBA talent).

He hasn't played all that bad in spite of that. If he can be effective without being able to shoot then he should play. He can shoot a basketball by the way. He can t shoot long range jump shots. 8 to 10 feet looks fine.

It really isn't moronic as much as it's something you happen not to agree with. If he were too injured to play then he wouldn't play.

He was very bad last night. That's one of the main reasons Detroit was able to come back so easily.

If he doesn't improve drastically he would be an all time bust. You cannot disagree with that. I can accept the excuse that he's playing poorly because he's hurt, but if it's so bad he can't shoot a jump shot then no, he isn't better than McConnell or anybody else on the roster. This is obvious.

Well, but pretty much everyone except you think he's been ineffective. I don't really know what else to say. What you're saying doesn't sync up with reality.

so what exactly is the Bulls plan ?

What's Shakes' opinion on the Bulls' rookie?

I like him and think he has a chance to be a really good shooting big man, but at the draft I was hoping for Dennis Smith at that spot.

I hate how they're looking for "shooters" and not "studs." First it was McDermont in 2014 or whatever which was an expensive pick that they ultimately gave away for nothing, and now with this guy. He may be all right but I want the focus to be on playmaking studs. Find those guys first then sign me a Korver or Danny Green or whatever as the shooter. Fuckin' Forman.

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I hate how they're looking for "shooters" and not "studs." First it was McDermont in 2014 or whatever which was an expensive pick that they ultimately gave away for nothing, and now with this guy. He may be all right but I want the focus to be on playmaking studs. Find those guys first then sign me a Korver or Danny Green or whatever as the shooter. Fuckin' Forman.

I hate how they're looking for "shooters" and not "studs." First it was McDermont in 2014 or whatever which was an expensive pick that they ultimately gave away for nothing, and now with this guy. He may be all right but I want the focus to be on playmaking studs. Find those guys first then sign me a Korver or Danny Green or whatever as the shooter. Fuckin' Forman.

Lauri will eventually be a playmaking stud. Trust me.

Dennis Smith
John Collins
Kyle Kuzma

Also, probably don't give away your 16th pick when it wasn't necessary to complete the deal. Don't sell your 38th pick either.