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Chicago Bulls: Ranking the franchise’s last 10 first-round picks

By Christopher Jeter

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 02: Jimmy Butler #21 of the Chicago Bulls reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on April 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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10. Marquis Teague (29th overall, 2012)

Heading into the 2012 draft, a cloud of uncertainty hovered over the Bulls. While the franchise was coming off of its second consecutive 50-plus win season — the first time they did so since Michael Jordan was on the roster — it was also fresh off of seeing superstar point guard Derrick Rose collapse to the floor with a torn ACL, leading to a first-round series loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

So, knowing that Rose would likely miss the entire 2012-13 season — which he ultimately did — the Bulls attempted to fill the sudden void by selecting University of Kentucky point guard Marquis Teague with the 29th overall pick.

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Heading into the draft, scouts lauded Teague for his quick first step, athleticism, and playmaking ability, but also cautioned that his lack of shooting and propensity to commit turnovers could deter him from becoming an effective lead guard at the pro level.

Ultimately, Teague proved the detractors right. In 48 games with the team, he averaged 2.1 points and 1.3 assists with a .381/.174/.563 shooting line. Astonishingly, this did not help him usurp Nate Robinson and Kirk Hinrich in the rotation.

After 19 more games of equally underwhelming production in his sophomore season, the Bulls traded Teague to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Tornike Shengelia, who produced a whopping four points in nine games with the team.

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