Chicago Bulls: Predicting statistical leaders in each major category

Chicago Bulls statistical leaders – Rebounds: Nikola Vucevic
Predicted Average: 12.0

After coming over from the Orlando Magic via trade last season, Vucevic averaged a double-double for the Bulls with 21.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. The closest Bulls player to that number of rebounds was Wendell Carter who averaged 7.8 per game but he was part of the trade that bought Vucevic to Bulls. No one who came into the squad will collect more rebounds than Vucevic.

Chicago Bulls statistical leaders – Assists: Lonzo Ball
Predicted Average: 8.1

The Bulls have been looking for a true point guard for a while. This summer they landed a good pass-first point guard in Lonzo Ball. His style never really suited the New Orleans Pelicans but Ball is a quality point guard who will complement the games of LaVine, Vucevic, and DeRozan. This core group will be the primary scorers for the franchise. Alex Caruso will play the backup role but it will be Ball who initiates the offense most of the time.

Chicago Bulls statistical leaders – Stocks: Derrick Jones Jr.
Predicted Average: 1.6

Derrick Jones Jr. comes into the Bulls squad as a super-athletic defensive-minded player who can play multiple positions. The Bulls do not have too many players who are able to average big numbers in either blocks or steals. Jones will lead the team in blocks per game while collecting about 0.5 steals per contest as well.