Why do we want Deng?

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  1. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    I get it, he's young, but he barely has any playoff experience, and he is being overpayed.

    What is he good at anyways? Is he a shooter, is he a slasher? I never understood why Deng was so great.....
     
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    Cause he is at least 2 times better than any SF we currently have on our roster.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    He's pretty overpaid, and doesn't do any one thing well.
     
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    Great mid-range shooter, can rebound, can also shoot the 3 ball, and I think he's a pretty good defender.
     
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    He's good at all facets of the game, even if he does nothing at stand-out levels right now. Plus, he's been producing very well at a young age, which suggests that as he approaches his prime, he will become even better.

    He's a little overpaid relative to his current production, but I think his deal is reasonable when factoring in future expectations.
     
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    He can play a little defense:

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    The Dream mama there goes that man!

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    who are the blazers talking about giving up for Luol?
     
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    It doesn't really make too much sense for the Bulls though to take on guys like Miller and Salmons to be more competitive and then give up one of their best players.
     
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    Miksaid So Say We All

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    He can NOT hit the 3 ball. Or at least never takes it.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    :biglaugh:
     
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    Because of the obvious "Deng-Ruffin Connection"!
     
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    My mistake. He's a great mid-range shooter though.
     

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