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Chicago Bulls: 3 reasons Daniel Gafford was a good pick

By James Gilmore

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - FEBRUARY 5: Daniel Gafford #10 of the Arkansas Razorbacks reacts after a big play near the end of a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bud Walton Arena on February 5, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Commodores 69-66. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - FEBRUARY 5: Daniel Gafford #10 of the Arkansas Razorbacks reacts after a big play near the end of a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bud Walton Arena on February 5, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Commodores 69-66. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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With the 38th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls selected Arkansas big man Daniel Gafford. Here’s why his selection was a good one.

When the Chicago Bulls started this rebuild, they wanted to get “younger and more athletic,” and then promptly filled the roster with aging veterans. Now, the front office duo of John Paxson and Gar Forman can proudly boast that they are well on their way to fulfilling their original goals.

In addition to drafting North Carolina freshman star point guard Coby White, the Bulls selected Arkansas big man Daniel Gafford in the second round with the 38th overall selection. The former Razorback should fit in nicely with an athletic core now featuring White, Zach LaVine and Wendell Carter Jr.

In his second season in Fayetteville, the 6’11” Gafford averaged 16.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game for Arkansas while earning First Team All-SEC honors.

With the impending free agency of Robin Lopez, drafting Gafford gives the Bulls some insurance in case Lopez signs elsewhere, and depth if Lopez returns in 2019-20.

Here are three key reasons why adding Daniel Gafford in the draft was a good pick for the Chicago Bulls.

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