Chicago Bulls: 5 best 2016-17 Cristiano Felicio moments

The Chicago Bulls' Cristiano Felicio (6) high-fives fans following a 105-102 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, April 9, 2016. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)
The Chicago Bulls' Cristiano Felicio (6) high-fives fans following a 105-102 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, April 9, 2016. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 02: Cristiano Felicio
CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 02: Cristiano Felicio /

A two-handed slam

The backup center may have only finished with four points on March 10 against the Houston Rockets, but two of those came from a ridiculous dunk.

Even his own teammate Portis seemed in disbelief.

Nevermind Sam Dekker and Eric Gordon who left the lane wide open for the big fella.

Felicio is no stranger to getting up in the air, however. Earlier in the season, both Rondo and Butler commented on the center’s strength training.

"“During the season, I don’t understand it,” Butler said to Johnson of Felicio’s 1,000-pound squats. “But I guess that’s how you elevate the way he does.”"

And the new Minnesota Timberwolves star has full faith in the big man’s future.

"“I think moving forward you’re going to find that guy out there on the floor.”"

Or, flying through the air. Despite that not being all Felicio hopes to be known for.

"“I’m just trying to do what is best for the team,” said Felicio. “I know I am not going to score a lot, so I am just trying to play defense, get the putbacks I can and get the guys in good position on pick-and-roll (defense).”"

Beep beep, coming through.

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Here is to many more memorable moments from Cristiano Felicio, come 2017-18.