4. Chicago Bulls – Deni Avdija, F, Maccabi Tel Aviv
Picking at No. 4, it’s difficult to predict what the Chicago Bulls will do with this selection. There’s a number of ways that they could go and a number of holes on the roster. However, one player that has continued to rise up draft boards is Deni Avdija.
Avdija has the potential to be the next international superstar taken in the NBA draft. He’s coming off a campaign in which he averaged 15 points, eight rebounds, and three assists per 36 minutes. Avdija is a forward that can play both 4 and 5 positions, has great size, and playmaking ability that makes him a top-five prospect in this draft.
While there are questions about his ability to translate to the NBA level, those questions are worth his potential. The Bulls need production from the wing and Avdija could develop into the player to fill that role. Even though he’s somewhat of an unknown for the average fan, he is worth a top 5 pick in this draft.