Chicago Bulls: 3 goals for Al-Farouq Aminu next season

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 30: Al-Farouq Aminu #5 of the Chicago Bulls brings the ball up the court against the Milwaukee Bucks at the United Center on April 30, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bucks defeated the Bulls 108-98. 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 Daniel/Getty Images) /

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Chicago Bulls goals for Al-Farouq Aminu: 2. Look for his own shot

During the 1998 season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Del Harris had a problem most coaches would welcome; he had too much talent. That season, the team sent four players to the All-Star game, one of whom wasn’t even in the team’s starting lineup during the regular season.

Out of his four All-Stars, the player who undoubtedly gave Coach Harris the most headaches was Nick Van Exel. However, no matter how much the papers reported the two of them had another argument in the locker room, Van Exel remained the team’s starting point guard. The reason was simple, “Nick the Quick” could get buckets.

It just goes to show that coaches will find playing time for guys who have a knack for putting the ball in the basket. In the 2016 season, Al-Farouq Aminu not only played in all 82 games for the Portland Trailblazers, but he also averaged 10.2 points per game. Any coach would take double-digit scoring from a guy for whom he never had to draw up a play. With his combination of all-out hustle and high basketball IQ, Aminu found a way to help his team on the offensive side of the ball. The Chicago Bulls are hoping he can duplicate that this upcoming season.

After the trade deadline, Aminu only appeared in six games for the Bulls. However, the 1.5 points per game he averaged during those contests are not going to be enough to keep him on the court next year. With a surgically repaired knee and full confidence in his body, fans in the Windy City are hoping Aminu looks for his own shot again and provides the scoring punch he gave his team in the past.

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