Top 5 options for the Chicago Bulls in the 2022 NBA Draft
By Ryan Heckman
Top options for the Chicago Bulls in the 2022 NBA Draft: Tari Eason
If the Bulls want to stockpile another Patrick Williams type of talent behind him, then LSU forward Tari Eason is their guy. The 6-foot-8 forward is one of those types that does a lot of things well, and did so coming off the bench for the Tigers last year.
Although Eason came off the bench, he still played a strong 24.4 minutes per game for LSU. He was one of the best players in all of the conference, in fact, even though he was technically a reserve.
Eason shot over 52 percent from the field and 36 percent from three, averaging 16.9 points per game to go with 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks. He was the true definition of a two-way player, very similar to what the Bulls see in Patrick Williams.
Eason is a guy that could come right in and spell either Williams or DeMar DeRozan, offering versatility as a defender. He’s also a great rebounder, proving to be a menace on the boards. Depending on whether the Bulls plan to re-sign Derrick Jones Jr. or Troy Brown Jr., Eason is a player who could take on that type of role for Chicago. He’s mocked just inside pick 18 by ESPN, but very well could be there.