Chicago Bulls: 5 worst NBA Draft picks in franchise history

No. 2: Quintin Dailey (1982)

The Bulls selected Daley with the seventh overall pick in the 1982 NBA Draft. This move was somewhat surprising considering the controversy that surrounded Dailey at the time.

You see, Dailey was accused of raping a student nurse at the University of San Francisco, and would eventually plead guilty to a lesser charge of aggravated assault. And for some reason, the Bulls felt like he was a good pick just four days after his plea.

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Unfortunately for the Bulls, this was a preview of things to come. Not only was the selection met with protests by women’s groups, but building owners even refused to have him as a tenant. On top of that, Dailey violated the NBA’s drug policy on two separate occasions.

Furthermore, in a March game back in 1985, he had a ball boy bring him food as the third quarter was coming to a close. The meal included a slice of pizza, nachos, popcorn and a beverage.

These factors, along with Dailey often missing games — some due to psychiatric care, eventually led to his departure from the Bulls. Despite his off-the-court issues, he did put up decent numbers when he was able to play.

During his four years in Chicago, Dailey posted averages of 16.4 points, 2.9 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game on 47 percent shooting from the field and he was named to the NBA All-Rookie team during his first season in the league.

Dailey would later go on to play for the Los Angeles Clippers and the SuperSonics before retiring in 1992.