The Chicago Bulls entered Summer League in hopes of getting a look at their young talent. Dalen Terry headlined a team of promising young prospects, as he was the Bulls’ first-round pick in 2022. In addition, rookies Julian Phillips and Adama Sanogo were intriguing guys who Bulls fans were eager to watch hit the hardwood.
But as Summer League progressed, it was clear that one guy was the star of the show, and it wasn’t any of the previously mentioned players – it was Javon Freeman-Liberty. The 23-year-old guard dominated Summer League and was not only Chicago’s best players but one of the best players in the entire event.
Elias Schuster of Bleacher Nation believes that Freeman-Liberty deserves a chance in the NBA, whether it be with the Bulls or another squad.
“You already know who is the biggest winner of the Summer League, though. I have very little doubt that Javon Freeman-Liberty will be sitting on an NBA bench this season on at least a two-way deal,” Schuster wrote. “The question is whether or not that will be in Chicago. The Chicago Bulls have plenty of options at the guard position right now, so it might have to take the departure of Ayo Dosunmu for them to consider giving Freeman-Liberty a spot. But, yeah, it’s clear this dude deserves a shot somewhere in the league.”
If Ayo Dosunmu departs in free agency, Freeman-Liberty could be a suitable replacement, but regardless of that, Chicago should look to retain him.
But if they don’t, another NBA team will undoubtedly look to bring Freeman-Liberty aboard.
