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Jamal Collier

Killian Hayes: The case for the Chicago Bulls to select the French guard with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA draft

Killian Hayes, the 6-foot-4 shot creator who spent the past two seasons playing in Germany, has drawn comparisons to James Harden and Manu Ginobili — and not just because they all are left-handed.

Watch Hayes whip the ball around the court to find open teammates for assists, finish running floaters at the rim or slide into step-back and sidestep moves to create space for open 3-pointers, and it's easy to see why the comparisons were born.

The Chicago Bulls' young roster features some talent but lacks a skilled passer to create shots and make the offense go. If adding a playmaker is a high priority for the Bulls heading into next season, then Hayes seems to fit the mold with the No. 4 pick.

In the lead-up to the 2020 NBA draft Wednesday, we're examining the case for the Bulls to select a few prospects: from the Isreali wing Deni Avdija to the divisive guard LaMelo Ball.

Let's take a look at the case for the Bulls to select Hayes at No. 4.

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