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Jan 14, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) and guard Elfrid Payton (4) high five after Oladipo dunked against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Houston Rockets 120-113. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Nikola Mirotic – Chicago Bulls/PF

Last Week: No. 9

The rookie who’s started to lose a lot of his followers is the Chicago Bulls power forward Nikola Mirotic.

Mirotic didn’t have the week we’re not normally accustomed to. In the week he didn’t score in double figures once, and he didn’t have a game with more than five rebounds.

The best game of the week for Mirotic came against the Boston Celtics. In 26 minutes of playing time Mirotic had five points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals and the Bulls left Boston with a good 119-103 road win.

On the year Mirotic is averaging 7.9 points on 40 percent shooting from the floor, 35 percent shooting from the three-point line, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

*On another note: To every person who thought that Bulls made a better decision by getting Mirotic instead of bringing in Carmelo Anthony is just hating. Stop hating, it’s not good for you.

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