2011 NBA Mock Draft: Complete 1st-Round Mock, Chicago Bulls Take JaJuan Johnson

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2011 NBA Mock Draft Has the Chicago Bulls Finding Another Big Man

The Chicago Bulls have two of the final three picks in the first round of the NBA draft. The first is the No. 28 pick, and I see them using it to solve their shooting guard issues by taking Duke's Nolan Smith.

As for the No. 30 pick, Chicago's options are going to be wide open. I for one wouldn't rule out the idea of them taking another shooting guard, but they could also add a combo guard or another big.

It's a tricky situation, but I'm going to go with that last option. And of all the bigs that are going to be available, the one guy that intrigues me the most is Purdue power forward JaJuan Johnson.

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Johnson is coming off a season that saw him score 20 points and pull down eight rebounds per game, but experts and scouts are on the fence about his pro prospects. Sure, Johnson is 6'10," but he's a little too skinny for a true four, and he doesn't have much of a low post game.

All of this is true, but Johnson is not entirely devoid of talent. He's a pretty decent shooter, and he certainly has plenty of athleticism.

If Johnson can add some bulk to his frame, chances are he's going to be more willing to mix it up in the paint. if he can do that, there should be some minutes for him coming off the bench.

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