Michael Beasley

The draft lottery is next tuesday, and we all know the Bulls have needs....alot of needs.

Now I know the thought of drafting another young player turns alot of you guys off, but does the thought of having Beasley wearing a Bulls uniform interest anyone?

I mention Beasley because he will probably be the second one drafted behind Rose, who is going to be a really good PG in the NBA, and will probably go #1.

I also think it's safe to say that we ALL think that having a star is not an option, even 2 stars for that matter.

And who would be considered a star on the current roster? __________

There are some potentially good players on this team, who would be role players to compliment a star or 2.

I know Beasley is currently an undrafted ROOKIE, heck, not even a Rookie yet, but does anyone think he is a potential star?

And......would he be worth putting together a package of players, draft picks or both to somehow aquire?

The way I see it is this:  the Bulls are afraid to trade for a current star, (they have proven that) so it seems the only way they are going to aquire one is through the draft. So why not go and get this kid, since they are likely going to be an average team for a year or 2 anyway.

If he turns out to be a star, then the Bulls are 1 more star away from contention to go along with the role players they already have.

What do you guys think?

Well I agree with you on everything that you have said, it would be nice to have a guy like Mike B. The only knock I have on Mike is that he is lazy on the defensive end, but maybe when he gets to the NBA that will change...hard to say, but maybe, I see him as another Stoudimire a beast on the offensive end but lazy when it comes to playing solid defense. Other then that if Pax could pull it off he would be a nice fit.

I would trade both Ben Gordon and Luol Deng for Michael Beasley right now, and he's never even put on an NBA uniform. He is a stud and potentially a star. The only problem I have with your post is the assumption that Derrick Rose has locked up the No. 1 spot. I could definitely see Beasley going No. 1 without a doubt, and more often than not size takes precedence in the top 5.

ginney,

Nice thread. I do not think that Beasley is a good fit for Paxson. He is a great player do not get me wrong, but if Pax is going to move up in the draft it will be to get Rose, inwhich I do not think he can get. Paxson will most likely draft with whatever pick he gets and will find a player via a trade or signing. He did sign Ben Wallace and that was a gamble so maybe he will have the guts to sign another star player.

ScoreFace,

Man, i have been saying for weeks that i would trade Deng and Gordon for the rights to draft Beasley. I would then use our pick on the best available PG.

 I thought i was out there by myself on that. It's nice to know i'm in good company on that choice.

Your right he could go #1, it just depends on who gets the pick.

I'll tell you this, if the Bulls can trade Deng and Gordon for the #2 pick, and Beas(t)ley goes #1, then I draft Rose at #2 and am thrilled. Then with our pick, i take the best available SF.

Either way, i am happy  

ChiTownCliff,

Is your concern with him on the defensive end? I have read articles saying that he looses interest on defense, and would only hope that at the next level that would change.

Maybe it will when the first time an NBA player dunks on him and makes him look silly.

And i bet your right, that he will be conservetive, and use their pick whatever it is.

I would just hate to see the Bulls lock up that much money on Deng and Gordon, when they have a chance to get a potential star. But what do i know. I just want to see change on this team.

ScoreFace,

I almost forgot............dude that ava is #&%)!^@ priceless.............my wife says "man, that's just wrong".

DenvBronco14,

I am with you. Why trade away 40ppg, 11rpg, and 6apg for one unproven player. I would however package Ben Gordon and our pick for Rose, but unless some team gets lucky in the lottery I do not see anyone trading the 1st or 2nd pick.

ginny,

Beasley will be a great player in this league, but Luol Deng is also still very young. I would not give up on him yet. Also, yes I was referring to Beasley not playing defense. I am sure John Paxson would not draft him if we got the first pick. Paxson would only move up for Rose in my opinion. Still I think Paxson will just use whatever pick we get. He may however trade the pick and some players for a proven star player like Elton Brand or Corey Maggette. I just can't see John Paxson wanting to start all over again. I would not be the least bit shocked if he Traded nobody and signed nobody except Gordon and Deng and a coach. I am starting to think that Paxson is going to do nothing this offseason except hire a new a coach. Sad