The Bulls has two goals in the draft: save money and get a premier shooter. They undoubtedly succeeded in the latter, getting a career 47% 3-point shooter (on 588 attempts!) with Doug McDermott, and whether the former worked out remains to be seen, it depends in what they do with Anthony Randolph. McDermott is clearly a special shooter, and he can also score in a number of other ways as well, after all you don't finish 5th in scoring in NCAA history just by hitting jumpers. That will really help Chicago, and there couldn't be a better situation for McDermott, who will be put in the best possible situation to succeed as an defensive player, which is the main area of concern for him. If the deal Chicago struck to get this pick worked out to save them money that can be used for Carmelo or another top free agent, then this really would be a win-win for Chicago.
49. Cameron Bairstow, PF New Mexico Sr. (6-10, 252)
Bairstow was one of the best players in college basketball last season and no one talked about it because he played for New Mexico and came into the season basically an unknown. Bairstow has a well rounded offensive game, able to post up, attack off the dribble, and shoot from the mid-range, not that dissimilar to Kelly Olynyk on that end actually. Bairstow is limited by his athleticism however, he moves very well but isn't explosive. It seems unlikely he plays for the Bulls any time soon, but if Bairstow can hone his shooting and improve as a defender in the D-League or overseas, then he has a chance to contribute.
Projected Lineup
PG: Derrick Rose/D.J. Augustin
SG: Jimmy Butler/Mike Dunleavey
SF: Doug McDermott/Tony Snell
PF: Taj Gibson/Nikola Mirotic
C: Joakim Noah/Greg Smith
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