Elation, excitement, relief—these are just a few words that can describe how I felt after watching the NBA Draft lottery today.

I originally sat down to watch the lottery just out of intrigue. I didn't expect a team with a 1.7 percent chance to do much. Maybe if we were lucky we would land the slot we were expected to attain and pick ninth—because if the lottery was going to be indicative of the previous season, we would have landed number 14.

The first few picks went by and the order fell as expected, I kind of chuckled when I saw Golden State get pick number 14 because Mitch Richmond for some reason had a look of disappointment on his face. What did he expect the less-than-one percent chance his team had was going to get him?

Nonetheless, the lottery moved on and slot nine came up, and Charlotte landed it, which according to the commentators meant the Bulls were certain to get a top-three pick. At that point I'm just freaking out, and re-typing my status on Facebook since I had the window open.

The lottery proceeds to the top three, and deep down inside I'm thinking about Brook Lopez or O.J. Mayo on the Bulls because we will probably land the third pick.

The third pick gets announced. It's Minnesota and I am flabbergasted. There is no way this can get better.

Then Miami gets the second pick.

Immediately, I call my older brother, the die-hard Bulls fan, and he tells me to hold while he directs his co-worker in I.T. lingo about the server in the basement. Finally, my impatience makes me yell, "Dude, we got the number-one pick!" 

What else can you say about the Bulls this year that hasn't been said about the Hindenburg? A sheer disaster for a team that was expected to compete for the finals. The last few weeks haven't been great either, with D'Antoni choosing the Knicks, and realizing this roster is probably the worst fit in the NBA. There is no way John Paxson can screw this up. (Or can he?)

What do I hope the Bulls do? I, like a majority of Bulls fans, hope that we select Derrick Rose—but honestly we can't go wrong. (Unless Brook proves to Pax that he is the second coming of Tim Duncan—and trust me, don't put that beyond Paxson.)

Michael Beasley would give the Bulls the presence down low they need, because he is able to score on the post with his back to the basket. Beasley is also a tantalizing prospect because of his knack for scoring and athleticism. He gives the Bulls exactly what they have been missing.

So why am I promoting Derrick Rose? Recent trends dictate a point guard is a must—like Chris Paul, Deron Williams, or Tony Parker.

Rose is a special prospect. He has the vision of a Paul or Williams, and is built to punish smaller guards. He has a decent jump shot that will develop much like how Chris Paul developed his. He is exactly the point guard Mike D'Antoni would have loved (had to take that jab). 

Also, being from Chicago, Rose will be immediately acknowledged by the fans and has the relentlessness needed to be a game changer—something this city greatly appreciates. 

If the Bulls do select Derrick, what do they do with the logjam at guard, and what will the new roster look like?

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