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Chicago Bulls see a playmaking future for rookie Julian Phillips: ‘He can really see the court’

MILWAUKEE — For rookie Julian Phillips, the first weeks of his NBA debut have been a waiting game. Phillips rarely steps on the court for the Bulls, averaging less than three minutes in his first 10 games as an NBA player. The Bulls know their rookie needs to play. But Phillips has already made a strong impression even without meaningful time on the court. “He’s got a really good upside,” ...
Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips dunks in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the United Center on Oct. 19, 2023, in Chicago.

MILWAUKEE — For rookie Julian Phillips, the first weeks of his NBA debut have been a waiting game.

Phillips rarely steps on the court for the Bulls, averaging less than three minutes in his first 10 games as an NBA player. The Bulls know their rookie needs to play. But Phillips has already made a strong impression even without meaningful time on the court.

“He’s got a really good upside,” coach Billy Donovan said. “He definitely needs to play in games. That’s

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