NBA Draft: Chicago Bulls select Bobby Portis

Ron Burgundy · Jun 25, 2015

The Chicago Bulls have selected Bobby Portis out of the University of Arkansas with the 22nd overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.Portis averaged 17.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game last year at Arkansas.

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Scoot26 · Jun 25, 2015

Thanks Ron.

FireFox · Jun 25, 2015

I don't know much about him. Anything to look forward to?

Scoot26 · Jun 25, 2015

[h=3]NBA Comparison: Greg Monroe[/h]Strengths: Great size and length. Great face up player and is incredibly tough to guard when he gets a head of steam going towards the basket ... He's got a great mid-range game and is expanding his range to include the three ball ... Defensively he is active which leads to his fair share of deflections and steals ... He moves his feet well and is a versatile defender due to his ability to stay in front of his man on the perimeter ... Active rebounder as well, particularly on the offensive glass ... Always seems to be in the right place at the right time and battles for position ... He's a strong player that can finish through contact and is effective with both hands ... Really likes to get out on the fast break and can even run the break at times due to his ability to handle the rock for a four man ... He may not be done growing as he's over an inch taller now than he was when he arrived on campus two years ago ... Great size for a PF at the next level ...

Weaknesses: Good, but not great athlete ... Fundamentally sound player at this stage but lacks explosiveness ... Still doesn't have great post moves and needs to work on his footwork around the basket ... He projects as a PF at the next level but will need to develop more of a post game and not rely so much on his jump shot ... While he's a great defender in space and out on the perimeter for a big man, he isn't the greatest post defender and isn't really a shot blocker ... His ceiling isn't as high as some of the other big man prospects at this point due to his lack of elite athleticism and lack of great footwork in the paint ... Still a raw player on both sides of the floor but is developing ...

Overall: Portis has the prototypical size for a PF at the next level and has really improved from his freshman to sophomore season ... He's continued to improve upon his range which is a positive but really needs to develop a better back to the basket game and at least one go-to move in the post before he will be a truly effective player at the next level ... The good news is that he has an NBA ready body and can concentrate on the technical parts of his game instead of adding weight and muscle ... Will need to continue to be a guy that gives maximum effort from night to night to make up for his deficiencies ...

Notes: Measured 6'9.5 (in shoes) 215 lbs, with a 7'0 wingspan at the 2012 LeBron James Skills Academy ... Measured 6'11 (in shoes) 231 lbs, with a 7'1.5 wingspan and 8'11 reach at the 2013 Nike Hoop Summit ... Measured 6'10.5 (in shoes) 235 lbs, with a 7'1.5 wingspan at the 2014 Nike Big Man Skills Academy

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http://www.nbadraft.net/players/bobby-portis

Thunderfoot · Jun 25, 2015

Looks like Noah comes off the bench now???

DCguy · Jun 25, 2015

Portis is a pretty good rebounder and a post scorer from what i saw from him. Nice pick up.

Axl Rose · Jun 25, 2015

wasn't anybody that i was crazy about so im happy we took the BPA

i think one of the bigs got to go though we got a huge log jam up front and are super weak on the wing

SweetHomeChicago · Jun 25, 2015

Nice post game, high motor, and a good midrange shooter. A bit like Taj Gibson, maybe a little better offense and not as good on defense. Should be able to contribute right away.

[video=youtube_share;whMSt_vhLTs]https://youtu.be/whMSt_vhLTs[/video]

Johnnyt237 · Jun 25, 2015

Yeah I'm thinking that we are going to move someone up front. Something has to give Pau,Noah ,Taj.

Crystallas · Jun 25, 2015

Ron Burgundy said:

That's one hell of a facial expression. Almost meme worthy

SweetHomeChicago · Jun 25, 2015

Weekness Video.

[video=youtube_share;3wzfeO7lI4g]https://youtu.be/3wzfeO7lI4g[/video]

FireFox · Jun 25, 2015

Thanks for info. It is much appreciated.

Axl Rose · Jun 25, 2015

czman · Jun 25, 2015

nevermind

Axl Rose · Jun 25, 2015

dreadpirateroberts · Jun 25, 2015

I really like this pick. They took the best player available and it looks like the Bulls found that late round gem again. Now, by picking him, it mostly likely means either Joakim Noah or Taj Gibson is traded.

clonetrooper264 · Jun 25, 2015

I guess based off the scouting videos we could've done worse for a PF. Maybe the FO is looking at moving Taj at first opportunity and using him as a replacement.

dreadpirateroberts · Jun 25, 2015

Projected Bulls depth chart and lineup:

PG: Rose/Brooks (?)/Moore

SG: Butler*/Snell

SF: Dunleavy (?)/McDermott/(?)

PF: Gibson/Mirotić/Portis/Bairstow

C: Gasol/Noah

Rush · Jun 25, 2015

Thunderfoot said:
Looks like Noah comes off the bench now???

We can only hope. As a Duke fan I really wanted Tyus Jones but offensive points in the post is very much needed. Gasol is aging, Noah is Noah'ing, etc.

dreadpirateroberts · Jun 25, 2015

dreadpirateroberts said:
Projected Bulls depth chart and lineup:

PG: Rose/Brooks (?)/Moore

SG: Butler*/Snell

SF: Dunleavy (?)/McDermott/(?)

PF: Gibson/Mirotić/Portis/Bairstow

C: Gasol/Noah

I think this roster looks better on paper right now if they sign Butler, keep Dunleavy, bring back Brooks or add a backup point guard, and maybe add a #3 SF.

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