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June 28th, 2008 2008 NBA Draft Grades: Chicago Bulls

By: Dustin Chapman

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  • Selected Derrick Rose 1st overall.
  • Selected Sonny Weems 39th overall.
  • Traded three future second round draft picks to Portland for the rights to Omar Asik (36th overall).

As expected, the Bulls grabbed Memphis guard Derrick Rose with the #1 overall pick in the draft, and it’s tough to argue. You can make your case for Michael Beasley, but let’s face it – great point guards like Derrick Rose just don’t come around very often. That’s not to say that Michael Beasley isn’t unique in his own right, but if you have a chance at a legitimate star point guard and/or center, you take that opportunity without even thinking about it more often than not. The Bulls did just that with hometown boy Derrick Rose, and got the best long-term prospect in this draft.

Sonny Weems is nothing spectacular, but he’s a terrific athlete who’s got the physical tools to turn himself into a quality role player in the NBA. Solid pick at 39.

Omar Asik is unlikely to come over right away, but the Bulls may have acquired the rights to a long-term steal at the center position. It took three future second round picks to pry him away from Portland, but it could pay off in the long haul.

Grade: A

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