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The source indicated that Karnisovas didnāt even feel ā¦
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Karnisovas prioritized Patrick Williams over Tyrese Haliburton in the 2020 NBA draft, despite multiple scouts favoring Haliburton. He reportedly did not view Haliburton as a top talent for the Bulls at that time.
According to a source, Karnisovas and Eversleyās talent evaluation was questionable right away, going back to the 2020 draft ā the duoās first bite at the apple. Holding No. 4, Karnisovas settled on Patrick Williams. There were multiple scouts and other personnel in the draft room, however, that wanted Tyrese Haliburton. Now, the entire draft process was messed up because of Covid, but Karnisovas specifically was not only fixated on Williams, but didnāt even consider Haliburton a serious prospect. The source indicated that Karnisovas didnāt even feel like Haliburton would be a top four talent on the Bulls roster at the time.
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Q&A
Why did Karnisovas choose Patrick Williams over Tyrese Haliburton in the 2020 NBA draft?
Karnisovas was fixated on Patrick Williams and did not consider Tyrese Haliburton a serious prospect, despite differing opinions from scouts.
What impact did the COVID-19 pandemic have on the 2020 NBA draft process?
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the draft process, complicating evaluations and decisions for teams, including the Bulls' choice of players.
