Chicago Bulls first-round draft pick Nikola Mirotic probably isn't going to be playing for the Bulls for a few seasons, but that doesn't mean the organization isn't excited about his potential fit with Derrick Rose. "His skill set, I think, fits us well," Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said on Monday. "It's not only the way he complements Derrick, but also the way he complements Carlos (Boozer). I think when you see big guys that can play out on the perimeter, it puts a lot more pressure on the defense. He's highly skilled, great touch, but more than just a spot-up shooter. He can put it on the floor. I like his frame. He's one of those guys that will continue to get better year after year, so we're excited about having him." The Bulls acquired the draft rights to Mirotic on Thursday from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for the 28th pick, the 43rd pick and cash considerations. Mirotic plays for Real Madrid and recently signed a contract extension through the 2015 season, which clouds his NBA career for the foreseeable future. Still, Bulls general manager Gar Forman is convinced that Mirotic can be a productive NBA player and could become a valuable trade asset in the future. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=6709738
Is SST really going to have to drool over this guy until 2015? Yeesh. Then again, a few seasons lost to lockout, and 2015 will be here before you know it
Mirotic seems more like a Boozer replacement than a Boozer compliment. What's he going to look like in 2014?
