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The Chicago Bulls were one of the NBA‘s most disappointing teams in 2015-16 after missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years. Changes must be made if they want to get back to their winning ways under a new head coach with a new system.
This is the Bulls’ ideal starting five for the 2016-17 season.
5. Center — Al Horford
Getty ImagesAll reports indicate that Pau Gasol will exercise his player option and leave. Unfortunately, the Bulls would need to move money around to make Horford's pending max salary fit. He's the ideal fit for many teams looking for a big man this summer.
4. Power Forward — Nikola Mirotic
Getty ImagesMirotic was promoted to the starting lineup this season in anticipation of a breakout sophomore season. He floundered instead and was demoted to the bench. Mirotic will get another chance at a starting position even if it is by default.
3. Small Forward — Doug McDermott
Getty ImagesMcDermott was fifth in 3-point percentage after a huge minutes increase from his rookie season. He started just four of his 81 appearances in 2015-16, but the former first-round pick belongs in the starting lineup.
2. Shooting Guard — Jimmy Butler
Getty ImagesButler is coming off a season in which he led the Bulls in points, assists and steals. He's the best player on the team, and the future of the franchise.
1. Point Guard — Derrick Rose
Getty ImagesRose has only one year left on the horrid contract that he signed back in 2011. The Bulls won't be able to move his $21 million salary, so they'll be faced with one more year of their former superstar.
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