I don't see why he can't reach his potential with the Bulls vs. another team. In the year 2031, the guy will be 30. I just can't imagine he won't be a very good player in this league. I don't care if he never becomes an all-star. There's a lot of value in a player who is so young and is certainly likely to improve. We've likely seen the ceiling of DD, ZL, and Vuce. Maybe Lonzo too. Bulls could really use a successful roll of the dice on PAW. It's probably worth the "risk" of keeping him than trading him for a "sure thing" (like yet another vet who we'd ultimately be settling for).
He won’t have the opportunity to grow as a player on a team that has ZL, DD, NV and LB on it like he would on a lesser roster, where he would get more usage and shots
yes, he could end up a very good player with the bulls still. But just because you don’t care if he ever becomes an all star, doesn’t mean his max potential couldnt be that if in the right situation
it’s kind of the same thing with coby white. Could he end up a solid player with the bulls? Absolutely. But, he could probably develop more as a player if he was in a situation where he was getting 25+ min a game. When he was drafted, the bulls had those minutes available…now? Not so much
it’s not a knock on PWill to suggest trading him
Also, not convinced we are seeing peak ZL yet even. He continues to improve. His defensive rating is currently at a career best mark, he’s developed a post game this season, and he’s rebounding at a career high rate this season…probably because he knows rebounding help is what this team needs, so he does it
there’s no reason to think he won’t keep evolving and improving over the next few years still
