Chicago Bulls setting themselves up for these 2021 free agents?
By Ryan Heckman
Top Tier Free Agents
Disclaimer: I am fully aware the Bulls have next to zero shot at landing any of these guys. But, depending on how this core develops over the next two years, that “next-to-zero shot” is worth mentioning.
Kawhi Leonard — Player Option
He took a good (not great) Toronto Raptors team and won a title last year. Nobody saw that coming, but Leonard has become a top-3 player in the game today. Just imagine what he could do with a team featuring Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine a couple of years down the road — I know, I’m assuming a heck of a lot.
LeBron James — Player Option
It was a pipe dream almost a decade ago when LeBron chose the Miami Heat. There was a small chance he would have come to the Bulls, but it never happened. Instead, he went on to torment Bulls fans for the next few seasons while in South Beach.
Paul George — Player Option
We’ll have to see what the future holds for George now that he’s teamed up with Leonard in Los Angeles. Clippers/Lakers games are going to be the hottest ticket in town for a couple of years, that’s for sure.
Anthony Davis — Unrestricted
Will the Lakers end up extending Davis before 2021? If they’re smart, they will make it happen before his price continues to go up now that he’s playing with someone who could make him even better (LeBron).
Giannis Antetokounmpo — Unrestricted
The Greek Freak is the best basketball player since Shaquille O’Neal who has almost no jump shot, hands down. It’s remarkable how good he is without having that in his arsenal. If he adds it before 2021, he could be the highest-paid player in the NBA come that summer.
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Like I said, these are all dreams at this point. But, can you imagine?