2016 NBA Mock Draft: Timothe Luwawu Breaks into the Top 10

player. 24. <p>Tyler Ulis was in this spot last week, but Wade Baldwin might be the better fit for what the Bulls want to do. Baldwin’s combination of size and all-around offensive skill make him an intriguing prospect for Chicago to consider.</p> <p>Baldwin’s physical tools hint at why many think he’ll eventually become an excellent NBA defender. While he doesn’t always set himself up in the best position to defend on the ball, and he struggles with footwork in the pick-and-roll, Baldwin’s size can be enough to bother more erratic point guards, and he has excellent recovery ability, which allows him to still make plays on the ball if he does get beat. Fundamentals will keep Baldwin from being truly solid immediately, but a 6’10” wingspan at point guard can take you a long way on that end of the floor.</p> <p>On the offensive end, Baldwin is incredibly versatile. He dictates the pace of the game well, he’s a competent outside shooter (42.2 percent from three for his career), and he did a solid job this past season of handling the on/off switch between scoring (18.6 points per 40 minutes) and distributing (had 5+ assists in all but four games where he shot less than 50 percent from the field). The biggest complaint about Baldwin on the offensive end might be that he’s not truly elite at any one skill. However, given how all or nothing the Bulls’ point guard situation has been since Derrick Rose’s initial ACL tear, Chicago might welcome the stability of a guy like Baldwin.</p> <p><em>To learn more about Wade Baldwin IV, click here.</em></p>. PG. Vanderbilt. Wade Baldwin IV. 14