Bulls Ink Gray

The Bulls have re-signed center Aaron Gray.  The team drafted the seven-footer in the second round out of Pittsburgh two years ago.  Gray played for Chicago the past two seasons, starting 19 games along the way and averaging 3.9 point and 3.3 rebounds in 11.4 minutes per game.  Gray is a big body that will give the Bulls depth inside, something that they’ve lacked in recent history.  Gray will play behind starting center Joakim Noah and backup Brad Miller.  Gray is pretty fundamentally sound and gives the Bulls a nice option should an injury occur or major foul trouble arise for either of the players above him on the depth chart.

Noah is going to be the starting man in the middle for the Bulls in 2009-10 and going forward.  He showed that he can be a tenacious defender and rebounder, something that every teams needs inside.  Miller is a skilled offensive player that will provide a nice contrast in playing style to Noah, and can provide offense when needed.  Gray is a good offensive player, but has been somewhat inconsistent in his limited minutes in the past.  Still, he’s got size and some post moves around the rim that make him a valuable asset toward the end of the bench.

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