Detroit Pistons: 2020 NBA first round mock draft 1.0
24. . Power forward. Chicago Bulls. Onyeka Okongwu. 3. player
The Bulls are currently projected to pick seventh in the upcoming draft, so if they were to take a leap all the way up to third overall, they’d need to hit a home run.
For them, that home run could be Okongwu. One of the more reliable rebounders in the entire draft, he would add front court depth to a Chicago team that needs it the most. His agility on both ends of the floor combined with his movement in transition, he could be a tremendous third scoring option for them.
While he’s not necessarily a reliable floor spacer, he adds an additional element to the Bulls that they already have with Zach LaVine; you need to know where Okongwu is on the floor at all times.
His offensive consistency needs to improve, but his defensive effort is never in question. He keep active hands at all times which turns him into a pest in passing lanes.
He has a quick second jump that proves he can be a reliable rim protector at the next level.
Lauri Markkanen had a bit of a disappointing season for the Bulls, so adding some depth to their front court could be beneficial.