Can Chicago Bulls find their own Donovan Mitchell in 2018 NBA Draft?

Michael Porter, Jr.

Well, obviously.

Porter Jr. has been on everyone’s radar as arguably the best incoming NBA prospect for next season for years. The only thing potentially dropping him down draft boards toward the Chicago Bulls is his injury history.

A healthy Porter Jr. might very well have been this season’s No. 1 pick, no matter what Luka Doncic was doing in Europe or how Marvin Bagley and Deandre Ayton played.

His offensive skill set as a shooter and finisher at the rim combined with his size (6-foot-10) and length make him a rare bird as far as prospects go. He might not be quite the scorer Kevin Durant was coming out of Texas, but he has similar traits.

And because of a back injury that sidelined him all season, Porter Jr. could end up at No. 6 overall. The Bulls could actually be that lucky.

Plus, grabbing Porter Jr. would be the dreamiest of dream scenarios for the Bulls’ lineup situation as well. Porter Jr. would immediately fit in at small forward, keeping Dunn at the point, LaVine at two-guard, and Markkanen and Robin Lopez (assuming he’s still here) in the frontcourt.

In that case, the only person who moves is Justin Holiday, who then slides back to the bench where he’s best suited unless the Bulls decide to trade him. It’d be the easiest plug-and-play ever.

Sure, other solid options exist if a team snaps up Porter Jr. before he reaches the Chicago Bulls. But man, if he ended up in Chicago, he has the potential to re-route this team’s trajectory really quickly if he stays on the court.