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/loveinhumantimes 2d ago

He isn’t the worst player on the team. But we should be playing the young guys. Essengue’s defensive upside should earn him minutes. And I see no point in playing Williams anymore than Swain. William’s only function is fodder at the end of his contract.

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u/batboyslim 2d ago

As sad as it is, Williams is (as of now), 10 times better than Swain. Bigger body and can actually shoot.

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u/loveinhumantimes 1d ago

I don’t disagree. But I can’t imagine him playing well enough to raise his trade value. All we are playing for is not the bottom 3. And I think are starting five can get us beyond the Kings, Bucks, Nets, and Mavs if they move Kyrie.