Chicago Bulls rookie ahead Noa Essengue debuted within the G League on Tuesday, main the Windy Metropolis Bulls to a street victory over the Wisconsin Herd.
Essengue produced 28 factors, eight rebounds and one help within the 127-114 win at Oshkosh Area. He completed by taking pictures 11-of-21 from the sector, together with 2-of-6 from 3-point vary, and was a plus-eight in 29 minutes of motion on project.
The twelfth decide scored 23 factors alone within the first half, serving to Windy Metropolis construct a 71-65 benefit on the intermission. He did nearly all of his work within the paint after getting downhill and changing a number of powerful finishes on the rim, whereas additionally connecting on a few 3-pointers.
Essengue has but to go well with up with Chicago within the common season because the group has began with a 6-4 file by means of its first 10 video games. The workforce has utilized a 9-10 man rotation for a lot of the early going, leaving Essengue and others out of the fold.
Bulls coach Billy Donovan mentioned beforehand that Essengue would doubtless spend in depth time with Windy Metropolis to observe and log sport motion. With Chicago starting a four-game street journey on Wednesday, Essengue will doubtless stay with Windy Metropolis to see extra reps.
Essengue was extremely touted as a draft prospect out of France due to his dimension, rebounding and defensive versatility. The workforce has outlined a particular improvement plan for him and can carefully monitor his progress all through the season.
