The search for the 12th man is over now that the Bulls have come to terms with veteran shooting guard Keith Bogans on a two year deal worth $2.5 million.
I have read a lot the past few days about how this is a great move for the Bulls and the search for another shooter is over. However, I just don't see it.
Bogans, 6'5", a 30 year old guard and seven year veteran out of the University of Kentucky is not an accomplished shooter. A career 39.4 field goal shooter with a 35.1 three point shooter and 72.1 free throw percentage doesn't sound like a great shooter to me. He has never shot higher then 41 percent from the field and never higher than 39 percent from three point land and while he shot 91.2 percent from the free throw line during the 2008-2009 season, his six other seasons show that it was a fluke.
During Bogans' seven seasons he has played for five teams including San Antonio, Milwaukee, Charlotte, Houston and two stints with the Orlando Magic.
Some have looked at the amount of games he has started and think that it means something. The Spurs started him in 50 games last season but he only played in 19.7 minutes a night.
As an end of the ben ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NBA
Article written by Michael Gibbons
Chicago Bulls Sign Keith Bogans, But Why?
August 8th, 2010 by Michael Gibbons Leave a reply »
Advertisement