5 Things Bulls Fans Need To Know About New Draft Pick Noa Essengue

The Chicago Bulls selected 18 year-old French forward Noa Essengue with the No. 12 pick in the NBA Draft, signaling their commitment to building a youthful, dynamic roster. Standing at 6’10” with a 7’1” wingspan, Essengue brings versatility, athleticism, and defensive prowess from his time with Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany’s Basketball Bundesliga. Averaging 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in EuroCup play, he showcased his potential as a two-way player.

Comparisons to Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard highlight his upside...