Nikola Mirotic should help the Chicago Bulls’ offense flourish

Chicago Bulls’ rookie forward Nikola Mirotic could have a huge impact on the Chicago Bulls’ offense this season

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Although they missed out on New York Knicks’ forward Carmelo Anthony, the Chicago Bulls had a huge offseason. Their big coup was the signing of former Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers’ power forward Pau Gasol. The drafting of former Creighton Blue Jays’ star Doug McDermott has drawn a lot of praise as well.

However, the signing of Real Madrid forward Nikola Mirotic could be the key to the Bulls’ success.

Joel Brigham of Basketball Insiders believes Mirotic will really help the Bulls’ offense.

"Lost in arguably the most loaded frontcourt rotation in the NBA, Mirotic may not see as much floor time as he’d like to in his rookie campaign, but if Taj Gibson ends up traded or Joakim Noah and/or Pau Gasol miss any time due to injury, Mirotic is old enough (23) and talented enough to step right in and help pick up the slack offensively. As a stretch four, Mirotic has the ability both to rebound the ball and hit threes, which just so happens to be the two things Kevin Love is best at doing. Mirotic is no Kevin Love, but his similar, less-expensive skill set made it easier for the Bulls to pursue Love a little less aggressively over the summer. Eventually, though, Mirotic is going to be very, very good."

Nikola Mirotic hould help the Bulls stretch the floor, something they have really needed over the last few years.

Nikola Mirotic was originally drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 23rd-overall pick in the first round.  Mirotić is a native of Podgorica, Montenegro. Nikola Mirotic averaged 13.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game for Real Madrid in the ACB League, where he played since 2008.

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