Chicago Bulls: 3 big questions following 2019 NBA All-Star break

2. Was the trade for Otto Porter Jr. a good move?

The Jabari Parker experiment was a mixed bag at best, so it was expected he would be moved at some point. Bobby Portis, who was coming off his best season in a Bulls uniform, opted to bet on himself, turning down a multi-year deal before the season began.

So with the team still in need of a quality player at the starting small forward spot, combined with not wanting to pay too much for a player who was probably not going to be anything more than a backup, the Bulls opted to send Parker, Portis and a protected 2023 second round pick to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Otto Porter Jr. — a decision the front office was pretty stoked about.

"“We are excited to add Otto Porter to our team,” Bulls general manager Gar Forman said via NBA.com. “During his time in the NBA, Otto has proven to be a terrific 3-point shooter while also being very efficient. While in his sixth pro season, he is only 25 years old and is someone who will be a good fit for our team moving forward.”"

Those comments are all well and good, but skeptical Bulls fans were going to take a closer look at the body of work before coming to the same conclusion, and rightfully so. In the four games he’s played since joining the Bulls, Porter has compiled averages of 22.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

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He is shooting a ridiculous 62.1 percent from the field and 57.9 percent from 3-point range. His offensive rating of 128 per 100 possessions is far away the best mark of any starter, with Markkanen checking in second at 106. Furthermore, not only is Porter capable of putting up points in bunches, but he excels in transition and is a capable defender as well.

Although the Bulls won’t be major players in free agency this summer since they’re not a desirable destination for elite free agents at this point in time, perhaps addressing their need at the 3 will prove to be a wise move when it’s all said and done.