Chicago Bulls: 5 Biggest Storylines From 2016

Dec 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) reacts after dunking against the Indiana Pacers in the final seconds of the game during the second half at the United Center. The Bulls won 90-85. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) stands on the court prior to the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Bulls 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Bulls Sign Dwyane Wade

For the second straight offseason, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat were at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of what the organization felt he was worth. The odds were that the two sides would find a way to ink a deal for top player in the history of the franchise.

For whatever reason, though, that did not happen and Wade ended up signing a two-year, $47.5 million deal with the team he grew up rooting for during his childhood.

With 13 years of NBA miles under his belt, there was concern about Wade’s ability to be a difference-maker for a team in transition at this point in his career. So far, Wade has answered the call, averaging 19.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per contest.

Additionally, Wade is shooting a somewhat respectable 31 percent from distance, which is a far cry from the 16 percent conversion rate he posted during his bounce-back season with the Heat in 2015-16.

Even more important, Wade has played the role of the mentor to Butler, often telling the two-time All-Star to take court every night with a killer instinct. That being said it would be of little surprise if Butler turned in yet another career season.

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