Darko

With the Asik offer soon to be officially signed, the Bulls have apparently begun trying to explore other options as a possible replacement should they choose not to match the offer.

The latest name is Darko Milicic.  Darko is the former 2nd overall pick of the Detroit Pistons and the kind of bust that is largely the reason why the Pistons are just now getting back into contention.

Milicic is a 7 footer who has bounced around the league with stops in Detroit, Orlando, Memphis, New York, and Minnesota.  Mat thinks he never found a home because he's never been good enough for the same team to offer him a contract twice.

Mat's not too keen to the idea of Milicic replacing Asik.  They are similar players today, but Omer's upside is much much greater.

Yes, Mat understands that the third year of Omer's contract will pay him ludicrous money, but for the first two, Omer is reasonanbly priced, and can only get better.

If the Bulls do decide not to sign the Asik offer sheet, Milicic is not the worst option in the world.  But if you were to put the two next to each other and let Mat pick, Omer's the man.