Fagan: Counterpoint: Bulls should draft Derrick Rose

 
The Bulls don't need Michael Beasley because great point guards like Derrick Rose turn lesser big men into players like Beasley. [link]

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BEASLEY OR ROSE?

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Offseason outlook for all 30 teams

Long before the first piece of confetti dropped on the Celtics' celebration, 29 other teams had joined Boston in plotting how best to host their own parades next June. With the draft set for Thursday and the free-agent period to follow beginning July 1, the time is right to assess what every team needs to make the Celtics sweat.
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Beasley Should Be Bulls Choice At Number One

I’ve said it once on Slam Dunk Central and I’ll say it again: the NBA is still a big man’s game. There is no coincidence that the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers became title contenders once they acquired 7-footers Kevin Garnett and Pau Gasol, respectively. Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh have made their teams legitimate playoff threats in the Eastern Conference. ...
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Get Stoked For Draft Day

Great links from many Ballhypers, my sad draft day story, and who I want my beloved Bulls to take--in round 2.
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Reports: Heat work out Mayo, may skip Beasley

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