Chicago Bulls: Three draft options with the New Orleans Pelicans pick

Miles Bridges, Guard/Forward, Michigan State University (Sophomore)

If you’re not already familiar with Miles Bridges, get familiar with him. He could be your next Chicago Bulls superstar.

A former five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American, the Spartans star forward was almost a lock to go in the top-ten in last years draft. That is until he shocked the College Basketball world with his decision to return to East Lansing for his sophomore year.

So far, the decision has worked out for Bridges. The sophomore is currently averaging 17.9 points per game, to go along with seven rebounds per game.

Bridges, like fellow Big-Ten forward Keita Bates-Diop, specializes in a sweet shooting stroke. Bridges shoots just under 50% from the field, and shoots at a 36% clip from beyond the arc and 90% from the charity stripe.

Bridges would fit in perfectly with the Chicago Bulls. Lacking a future fixture at small forward, his dominance would make him the perfect final piece of the puzzle if the Chicago Bulls chose to go with a big man with their second selection.

As for availability, Bridges draft stock is a toss up. Theres a good chance Bridges could be off the board when the Chicago Bulls make their second pick, but at the same time, Bridges very well could be available.

Despite the uncertainty around his draft stock, one thing is for sure. Miles Bridges has the potential to be the next Chicago Bulls all-star.

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The Bulls could end up with a legitimate star with their own first round pick, especially if the pick is a top-five selection. With their second choice they could choose to fortify the interior with another big man. Who would you like to see the Bulls choose with the Pelicans pick? Let us know in the comments below.