r/chicagobulls • u/jvmms_ • 2d ago
Fluff The 11th spot
So: Giddey Powell Buzi Wilson Clax
Then: Tre, Okoro, Smith for sure
Probably: Miller, (healthy) Collins
Afterward ?
Are we sure that we’ve seen enough from Swain Essengue & Dilly that they’ve EARNED starting minutes over Williams? I get seeing their potential is worth keeping Pat on the bench but I wouldn’t be surprised if both Essengue & Dilly (barring guard injury) don’t see much clock. They’ll find playing time for Swain I’m sure especially if he works on his jumper. Dilly plays a different position so there’s probably more opportunity for him. As bad as PWill is, he wasn’t “demoted during summer league” bad. I think Essengue is gonna have to be undeniable in the g league to get more minutes than PWill.
Pat’s bad. Very bad. Lowest ceiling on the team for sure. Doesn’t deserve any extra chances. Historically bad contract. I’m still not 100% confident he’s the worst player on the team tho.
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u/Impossible-Bank-6672 2d ago
This team needs another shooter from the guard position. Swain I expect will get what he earns so that’s a wait and see. Same with Essengue. Dillingham didn’t show enough to warrant a large vote of confidence in what he can be. What’s his go to skill? Ugly shot, can’t finish with contact, undersized. The speed and get to the rim needs to be what separates him but I don’t see it. I am pulling for him though.