On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer are joined by NBA Draft expert, former Suns scout, and current writer for TheStepien.com , Spencer Pearlman. The group takes a deep dive into the top point guards in this draft and who the best player available at four might be.
(1:00) - Pearlman on his work scouting for the Phoenix Suns and how he got into scouting
(3:50) - Thoughts on the top point guards in this draft
(5:00) - Pearlman on Kira Lewis Jr.
(8:00) - Schaefer on Lewis Jr. and what makes him an intriguing prospect and potential fit with the Bulls
(11:00) - Pearlman on how Lewis Jr. could potentially fit with the Bulls
(13:45) - Pearlman on LaMelo Ball and why he believes that Ball is the #1 player in the draft
(16:50) - Is it worth trading up for the Bulls to get Ball?
(21:30) - Pearlman on Killian Hayes and Tyrese Haliburton
(26:30) - Schaefer on Haliburton and potential fit on Bulls
(28:50) - On how many hours it takes to be confident in an evaluation
(29:35) - On Deni Avdija being the odds on favorite for the Bulls according to PointsBet Sportsbook
(32:40) - Schaefer on Avdija’s potential fit for the Bulls
(36:55) - Pearlman on his prediction for who Bulls take if they stay at 4
(38:30) - On potential second round picks by the Bulls and best players likely available