The Bulls Tuesday lost their second straight in the NBA Summer League, 101-93 to the Atlanta Hawks and 24 points with seven three pointers from Trae Young. But the Bulls are smiling because they appear to have a big winner.
It’s rookie Wendell Carter Jr. with yet another excellent effort, 23 points on nine of 13 shooting with six rebounds and another two blocks to lead all league players in total blocks. Carter made his only three-point attempt and was poised, physical and productive from the start as the Bulls built up at early 19-point lead.
They would be shot out of the game by 14 Atlanta threes led by Young, though the Bulls can feel awfully good despite an awful second half watching Carter play like a savvy veteran who even at 19 years old is showing the stuff of legends.