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Chicago Bulls: Meeting The 3 Newest Members

By Allana Tachauer

Feb 25, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) and Chicago Bulls guard Cameron Payne (22) battle of the ball during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) and Chicago Bulls guard Cameron Payne (22) battle of the ball during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Joffrey Lauvergne (77) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) during the first half of the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Joffrey Lauvergne (77) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) during the first half of the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports /

Joffrey Lauvergne

Perhaps the most mysterious new Bull, 25-year-old Joffrey Lauvergne comes from France.

Having played overseas since 2009, with achievements including winning the French League in 2012, two French Cups in 2011 and 2012 and a Leaders Cup in 2012, he was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies No. 55 overall in 2013.

However, his rights were traded to the Denver Nuggets, a team he did not actually join until 2015.

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During his two years with the Nuggets, the forward averaged 5.9 points and 4.0 rebounds per matchup in 83 games total, with stretches of time comprised of many double-digit performances.

For instance, he put up a hefty 22 points (along with seven rebounds, an assist and a block) against the Sacramento Kings.

In the summer of 2016, Lauvergne was traded to Oklahoma City. He saw action in 50 games, averaging 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds a contest.

However, he continued to show glimpses of greatness, recently scoring 17 points, grabbing six rebounds and dishing four assists against the Washington Wizards.

Chicagoans should definitely look forward to seeing what this Frenchman can do for the team.

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And there you have it. Welcome aboard, fellas.

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