I'm sitting here stunned at 11pm and still can't believe Ayo got drafted by the Bulls. Amazing.
Ayo Dosunmu to the Chicago Bulls (2nd Round, 38th Pick)
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I don't feel bad for Ayo Dosunmu at all. Majority of mock drafts had him going anywhere from mid 20's to 30's. Dosunmu can use this for a little extra fuel for the tank and motivation to keep improving on his game. I wish nothing but the best for Ayo and I think he will have a long career in the NBA.
There is a reason so many scouts get fired year after year and the same teams remain in the lottery. The last 2 MVPs Nikola Jokic was drafted 41st and Giannis 15th. Other past players in the last 20 years to win MVP not drafted in the top 10 are Kobe Bryant at 13th and Steve Nash at 15th. Ayo Dosunmu may have fallen a bit but this happens all the time and multiple times each draft.
There is a reason so many scouts get fired year after year and the same teams remain in the lottery. The last 2 MVPs Nikola Jokic was drafted 41st and Giannis 15th. Other past players in the last 20 years to win MVP not drafted in the top 10 are Kobe Bryant at 13th and Steve Nash at 15th. Ayo Dosunmu may have fallen a bit but this happens all the time and multiple times each draft.
I'm gonna start watching Bulls games again
I have to think that this will be a boon re recruiting in Chi., local guy, attends Illinois and now plays for the Bulls.
I must admit I couldn't tell you who plays the 2 for the Bulls.
Doesn't matter, it will be Ayo soon enough.
I must admit I couldn't tell you who plays the 2 for the Bulls.
Doesn't matter, it will be Ayo soon enough.
Indeed they did. In the end, the kid got drafted. Was it where we had hoped? Unfortunately, no.Whoa!The Bulls might get Ayo!
We might all wear different tinted orange glasses on most things, but they should all be bright construction worker safety goggle orange for Ayo to succeed in the NBA.
This is awesome for the Bulls and Ayo! The NBA draft is so weird, some of the guys being picked ahead of him were a bit of a head scratcher. Wagner being a lotttery pick and Ayo and Aaron Henry being second rounders doesn’t make much sense to me. I’ve just never understood the hype behind Wagner.
illiniCA
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Zach lavine is really good but could play with Ayo
The Bulls will reap a lot of great press re this narrative.
Probably the best Bulls story since Rose.
So glad GarPax is gone.
Probably the best Bulls story since Rose.
So glad GarPax is gone.
Wagner will be a bust
Coby White is an exciting player too, but there's not much coming off the bench. Ayo could earn a lot of minutes.
What would a 38th pick's contract look like? Does he get a nice signing bonus and guaranteed money?
It won't be hard for Illini / Ayo fans to follow his pro career.
We won't have to wonder how he is faring out in Utah, Memphis, Philly, wherever.
We won't have to wonder how he is faring out in Utah, Memphis, Philly, wherever.
I never heard of him.
I don’t follow the NBA at all, so I’m also curious about this. At the end of the day, what scenario is better than this for Ayo?
I would be shocked if he was a good NBA player.
Today I learned…
I’m a huge fan of the Chicago Bulls!
I’m a huge fan of the Chicago Bulls!
I don't think there's any guidelines for a 2nd round pick. Could get a 1 or 2 year contract, or no guarantees. Money-wise, could be about around a million. Of course, Ayo could have a short contract, do well, and be able to cash in.
It was all of the nonsensical tomfoolery of like 5 teams with all of the 1st round picks
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He’s not a great facilitator
Ryan Pace give his input for the first 37 picks? Ayo got thouroughly screwed but, selfishly, I absolutely love this pick. He has an amazing opportunity. And the cherry on top is that he is in the perfect position to continue to help build the illini as well, apparantly that selfishness wanted seconds.
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