NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 offseason targets for the Chicago Bulls

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5. David Nwaba

David Nwaba isn’t a name you’ll that often outside of the most dedicated Bulls blogs. After attending an open tryout for the G-League affiliate of the LA Lakers in 2016, Nwaba worked his way up to the pros. He made his NBA debut for Los Angeles in February 2017. Although the Lakers eventually waived him last offseason, Nwaba quickly found a new home with the Bulls. He may be unknown and unheralded, but this guy can play. Nwaba is a ferocious defender that can legitimately guard three positions. He’s only 6-foot-4, but he has a freakish body frame. The guy weighs 210 pounds and has a 7-foot wingspan… I repeat 7-foot wingspan! His length really bothers opponents and he’s solid enough to hold up against most 3s.

Most of Nwaba’s issues as a player are on the offensive side of the ball. He just can’t shoot and perhaps more importantly, he’s unwilling to shoot. In the 24 minutes per game that he played for the Bulls last season, Nwaba averaged less than one attempt from deep per game. Team’s won’t guard him and he can clutter the spacing of the offense. But he’s not a total zero on offense. Nwaba has shown some competence attacking the basket off the dribble and scoring buckets in transition. And he finishes well at the rim.

Despite his clear flaws, Nwaba is the kind of player that should have some value around the league. He’s entering restricted free agency, so his market value probably won’t be that high. Considering his skill set and his cheap price tag, the Bulls should definitely bring him back.

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