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Jalen Smith fits right in with the Chicago Bulls' youth movement

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October 2, 2024
Chicago Bulls' Jalen Smith formerly with the Indiana Pacers

With DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso being shipped out of town and Josh Giddey being the big name acquisition, the Chicago Bulls' acquisition of center Jalen Smith has flown under-the-radar.
The 24-year-old played 17.2 minutes per game for the Indiana Pacers last season and experienced a career-year as a shooter, nailing 42.4 percent of his 2.4 three-point attempts per game. He signed a three-year, $27 million deal in Chicago to replace Andre Drummond as the team's backup center.
In addition to his floor spacing, Smith is a versatile big who can switch onto guards and protect the rim. He can attack the offensive glass and roll to the rim to catch lobs. Most importantly, fits in with the timeli...

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