Chicago Bulls: 2017 NBA Draft grades for Jimmy Butler deal, Markkanen

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Apr 2, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

The Chicago Bulls had the 16th and 38th overall picks heading into the 2017 NBA Draft. Here is a look at how they did.

The 2016-17 Chicago Bulls was a team of misfits to say the least. Sure they had a formidable one-two punch in Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade, but just about everything else was a crap shoot, to put it nicely.

Not only was there dissension among the veterans and younger players, the Bulls were wildly inconsistent to say the least. Based on those factors, it’s easy to see why they finished with a mediocre 41-41 record.

Following their six-game loss to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, it became clear the Bulls need to improve in several areas — the most important of which had to do with adding a wing player to the mix. Next, a backup point guard was sorely needed after the offense came to a halt when Rajon Rondo went down with a thumb injury after Game 2.

Last, but certainly not least, the Bulls definitely needed more athleticism at the wing spot. Did they accomplish these goals in this year’s draft?

Here is a look at each decision the Bulls made on draft night and what it could mean for the future.

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