Chicago Bulls: 5 options for pick No. 38 in 2017 NBA Draft

Feb 28, 2017; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) high fives fans after Purdue clinches the Big Ten League Championship after defeating the Indiana Hoosiers at Mackey Arena. Purdue defeats Indiana 86-75. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 16, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Dwayne Bacon (4) shoots against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Dwayne Bacon, SF/SG, Florida State

More times than not, Jimmy Butler has the unenviable task of guarding the opposing team’s best player while averaging over 20 points per night. While Butler certainly holds his own in this area, the Bulls could certainly use another wing player who can allow him to rest every so often.

Having said that, Dwayne Bacon out of Florida State is a feasible option. During his sophomore season at FSU, he posted averages of 17.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per contest.

The Good:

Not a one-trick pony. Can score in a variety of ways.
Improved three-point accuracy from 28 to 33 percent.
Excels in the open court. Shot 59.5 percent from the field while averaging 1.2 points per possession in transition.
Operates effectively in pick-and-roll sets.
Good rebounder. Averaged 6.9 boards during his collegiate career on an adjusted 40-minute scale.

The Bad:

Needs to improve defensive fundamentals.
Struggles with creating shot against length.
Has tendency to take a lot of contested shots early in the possession.
Looks to make plays for himself rather than others. Posted an assist to field-goal attempt ratio of 0.12.

Despite his defensive shortcomings, Bacon does have the ability to guard multiple positions when he is engaged. If he improves in that area, and learns how to trust his teammates, he could be a good fit for the Bulls at the wing spot.

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