Chicago Bulls: Top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise history

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 21, 2016; Boise, ID, USA; Cal State Northridge Matadors head coach Reggie Theus during first half action versus the Boise State Broncos at Taco Bell Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Reggie Theus (PG/SG) — No. 9 pick in 1978 NBA Draft

Career stats (with the Bulls): 441 GP, 18.8 PPG, 5.6 APG, 3.4 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 3.6 TOV, 47.7 FG%, 23.7 3P%, 80.6 FT%

The Bulls selected Reggie Theus with the ninth overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft. As was the case with Ben Gordon, Theus wasted little time proving that he was the real deal.

During his first year with the Bulls, Theus posted averages of 16.3 points and 5.2 assists per outing en route to finishing runner-up in the Rookie of the Year race.

After an impressive showing during his rookie campaign, Theus played even better in his second season. In fact, his numbers increased across the board, as he averaged 20.2 points, 6.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game.

Additionally, Theus earned two trips to the All-Star game and averaged at least 20 points per game in two of his five seasons with the Bulls. Despite the solid numbers he put up, though, the Bulls traded him to the Kansas City Kings (who would later become the Sacramento Kings) in exchange for Steve Johnson and a trio of second round draft picks in 1984.

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