The Bulls need a pure point guard and scoring big man. Most mock drafts expect top point-guard prospects such as Derrick Rose, Jerryd Bayless and O.J. Mayo to be gone if percentages prevail and the Bulls stay at No. 9. But the pool of big-man projects is deep. Here are brief looks at five potential No. 9 picks:
DJ Augustin
5-11, 180, Texas
Extremely quick with solid shooting range and ability to score or pass as game dictates. Defense and size are big question marks.
Kevin Love
6-9, 255, UCLA
Physical and fundamentally sound with ability to rebound and outlet, but lack of quickness and jumping ability are drawbacks.
Kosta Koufos
7-1, 250, Ohio State
Skilled scorer is equally adept with post moves and running the floor. But he isn't very physical, needs to improve rebounding.
Anthony Randolph
6-11, 220, LSU
Left-hander possesses a dazzling array of offensive skills, which sometimes leads to poor shot selection. Also lacks strength.
Russell Westbrook
6-3, 190, UCLA
Already an accomplished defender but might be too much of a combination guard for Bulls' needs. Long and quick and solid team player.
K.C. Johnson
Chance to land No. 1 pick
MIA: 25% CHA: 2.8%
SEA: 19.9% BULLS: 1.7%
MIN: 13.8% NJN: 1.1%
MEM: 13.7% IND: 0.8%
NYK: 7.6% SAC: 0.7%
LAC: 7.5% POR: 0.6%
MIL: 4.3% GS: 0.5%
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