The Bulls showed their commitment to Antonio Blakeney this offseason by signing the young guard to a guaranteed two-year deal. And so far it looks like their investment has definitely paid off.
When discussing the second-year guard during practice Fred Hoiberg said “He’s got a swagger to him. He’s never going to be afraid of the moment.”
Blakeney’s aggressiveness on offense has made life easier for him, as Hoiberg ries to encourage this inexperienced squad to play fast while also still taking smart shots. Blakeney has (obviously) not yet mastered the delicate balance between the two but he has made tremendous strides for a player with such a small amount of NBA experience.