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Chicago Bulls should take chance, trade for Frank Mason III

By Jason Kinander

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 20: Frank Mason III #10 of the Sacramento Kings passes the ball against Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter during their game at Barclays Center on December 20, 2017 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 20: Frank Mason III #10 of the Sacramento Kings passes the ball against Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter during their game at Barclays Center on December 20, 2017 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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Where does Frank Mason III fit?

Remember Frank Mason?

If that name sounds familiar, it should. The second-year point guard was the National College Player of the Year in 2017 with the Kansas Jayhawks.

In four years at Kansas, Mason was a first-team All-American, Wooden Award Winner, Big 12 Player of the Year and four-time Big 12 Conference Champion.

Mason was selected 34th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings.

In his rookie year, the 5-foot-11 point guard averaged 7.9 points per game, with three assists and three rebounds per game in 52 games.

Entering his second year, Mason looked to be on the rise as De’Aaron Fox’ backup with George Hill out in Sacramento.

That was until last week, when the Kings signed free-agent point guard Yogi Ferrell to fill the role.

While nothing has been rumored, Mason could be on the way out with Ferrell the clear backup.

Mason would be the perfect fit on the Bulls. As a young, quick point guard, Mason would be the perfect tempo guard with the second unit.

Mason’s selflessness and on-court intelligence would bode well with Bobby Portis and Justin Holiday, the two shooters on the Bulls second unit.

Additionally, Mason has a much healthier track record than Payne, who has no place on the Bulls, or any NBA roster in 2018.

It shouldn’t take too much to bring Mason to Chicago, so lets see what it’ll take.

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