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Chicago Bulls: 3 Notable Takeaways From Tony Snell Trade

By James D. Tillman III

Mar 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls forward Tony Snell (20) attempts a shot as Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) defends at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls forward Tony Snell (20) attempts a shot as Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) defends at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine (45) hurts his ankle while defending Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine (45) hurts his ankle while defending Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Trade Does Very Little In Terms Of Floor Spacing

Let’s open up this portion of the discussion with the positives. MCW is a former Rookie of the Year who posted impressive averages of 16.7 points, 6.3 assists and 6.2 rebounds during his first year in the league.

Additionally, although he lost his spot in the starting lineup prior to undergoing hip surgery last season, Carter-Williams did post a career-high shooting percentage last season as he converted 45 percent of his attempts overall.

On the other side of the equation, his addition to the Bulls roster does not, I repeat, does not address their need for additional long-range shooting. Carter-Williams shot just 27 percent from three-point range in 2015-16 and has converted just 25 percent of his attempts from distance during his four-year career.

At 6-foot-6, MCW certainly does give the Bulls size and length at the backup point guard spot, but it will be interesting to see how effective he can be in a system where the ability to knock down 3s is all but essential.

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