2017 NBA Draft: Top shooting guards Chicago Bulls can target

Malik Monk — Kentucky (6-foot-3, 200 pounds)

At 6-foot-3, Monk is undersized, but his amazing athletic ability makes up for it. He has an incredible mix of speed, quickness, and explosiveness (he has a 42-inch vertical).

Monk is an offensive machine. As I mentioned, the Bulls are offensively challenged, and they need to change that. Monk has the ability to put points up in bunches. He can hurt the opposition in transition, playing high above the rim. In the half court, his explosive first step got him close to the rim before the defender could prepare to defend.

What makes Monk so attractive is his shooting. He shot 50 percent from two, 40 percent from three, and 80 percent from the foul line. He has a pretty shot with a nice arc. His true shooting percentage was 59 percent and his Player Efficiency Rating (PER) was 21.5. He averaged 24.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per-40 minutes adjusted.

Some view Monk as a combo guard, but he still has trouble leading an offense. He lacks the vision to distribute the ball effectively. Perhaps over time he can develop that skill.

On a team of great players, Monk’s talent shines the brightest. He doesn’t shrink when among other great players. The Bulls need more players like that. They need players who compete hard and try to come out on top. The roster today is filled with too many passive players. A competitor like Butler would definitely bring out the best in Monk. I can just imagine the battles those two would have during practices.

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The Bulls need scorers. Players like Monk are exactly what they need. If the Bulls can work something out and draft Monk they should definitely do just that. The times of scoring 60 points in a game should stop. Let’s get the offense going.