The Chicago Bulls released a former 2020 draft pick Thursday as the team continues to tweak the roster this offseason. Bulls fans reacted to the news the team was giving up on the seven-foot center.
According to Shams Charania with The Athletic, the Bulls released Marko Simonovic. He played only 16 games since he signed with the Bulls for the 2021 season.
The Chicago Bulls are waiving center Marko Simonovic, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Simonovic appeared in 16 games since signing with Bulls on multiyear deal in 2021.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2023
The Bulls made the decision to release him a day before $1.8 million of Simonovic’s salary became guaranteed.
Simonovic, a native of Yugoslavia, was drafted by the Bulls with the 44th overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft. He played in seven games for the Bulls last season. He scored six points and earned two rebounds for all of last season. In a fun outlier, Simonovic’s +/- was +15 on the court last season.
Chicago Bulls fans react to Marko Simonovic’s release
Bulls fans seemed glad to move on from the former draft pick. Here are the best takes on the Bulls releasing Simonovic.
Marko Hours ⏰️ are over#BullsNation https://t.co/EfoooTQ61T pic.twitter.com/vAWHhJh88Q
— See Red UK (It's a Chicago Bulls Thing) (@SeeRedUK) July 6, 2023
End of an era😔 https://t.co/uSXInmMqtg pic.twitter.com/KIxzT4BiLy
— 🫡. (@joshnem_) July 6, 2023
somehow they got better
— JayLarue80 (@JayLarue80) July 6, 2023
Honestly, what took so long? https://t.co/YlCijiEefx
— Will help with groceries (@JuiceLeroy) July 6, 2023
I’m sorry but finally https://t.co/eYIFDuWMKb
— Nia Darling 🦋 (@shaniaaa_anne) July 6, 2023
Loser Fanbase really crying bout Flat Stanley https://t.co/MagvnlA6hu pic.twitter.com/pa6JAXxUKv
— Gav➰ (@PickensTugBreak) July 6, 2023
I feel like never finding out if this kid can play or not is a huge misfire for Billy Donovan and AKME https://t.co/yABcSXz8zu
— The Bloody Horns Podcast (@HornsBloody) July 6, 2023
The year is 2056.
"Grandpa, who was the worst NBA player you ever covered during your career?"
"Well, Billy. Every NBA player is formidable at playing basketball. So I don't think 'worst' is a fair description. However, one name does come to mind…." https://t.co/dRHaRUJwSg
— Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) July 6, 2023
Brad Stevens would have gotten Dejounte Murray for Marko and two second rounders. https://t.co/5iqAFFT9Xr
— HackieMoon (@HackieMoon) July 6, 2023
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