The Chicago Bulls didn't make the playoffs, but that didn't interfere with the team's offseason planning, and the top priority for the Bulls management in the offseason was to keep DeRozan. Although DeRozan once said that he wanted to join a team that could compete for a championship, the Bulls still offered him a big contract of 2 years and 80 million US dollars. It's clear that the Bulls want DeRozan to continue to contribute to the team's rebuild.
The Bulls management is so optimistic about DeRozan because he has made important contributions to the team since coming to the Bulls. It is precisely because of DeRozan's arrival that the Bulls can return to the playoffs, and the Bulls' tactics have been completed because of DeRozan's arrival. When the game entered a critical moment, it was precisely because of DeRozan's existence that the Bulls could have more hope for victory, which is why the Bulls management was optimistic about DeRozan.
On the surface, DeRozan and LaVine are the twin cores of the Bulls, but in fact, DeRozan is the most important part of the Bulls' strategy. Without DeRozan, the Bulls' offense wouldn't have been as powerful, and even White's performance wouldn't have been so good. It is DeRozan's presence that makes the Bulls' overall tactical rotation better, and at the same time, it also allows the Bulls to continue to be competitive in the East.
DeRozan's ability to gain a foothold in the league stems from his stable mid-range shooting. Despite his outstanding physical fitness, DeRozan is best at accurate mid-range jumpers, and he is known as the "modern Kobe" because of this style of play. For the small-ball era, mid-range shooting is the key to restraining small-ball tactics, and DeRozan has now improved the efficiency of three-point shooting in addition to ensuring the efficiency of mid-range shooting, so he has become more threatening on the offensive end.
In terms of scoring ability, DeRozan is still the most efficient scorer for the Bulls and the entire league. Whether it's in the Raptors, Spurs, or now the Bulls, DeRozan can use his shooting to help the team build a new offensive system, and DeRozan's big heart ability can still help the team win at key moments of the game. In tactics, DeRozan plays a catalytic role, which is also rare among active players.
The Bulls wanted to trade DeRozan for a time due to their poor record this season, but in the end the Bulls chose to keep him. This is done not only because of DeRozan's contributions to the team, but also because of the need for a veteran like DeRozan to lead the Bulls' rebuilding process. Now that White has grown into another scorer in the Bulls' backcourt, DeRozan will grow even faster if he can pass on his game experience to White.
For the Bulls, the team's rebuilding in the offseason has become imperative, and DeRozan's presence is necessary no matter what changes the Bulls' roster makes. From the perspective of tactical adaptability and scoring ability, DeRozan is still the most trustworthy person for the Bulls, and the strong retention of DeRozan is also the most important thing for the Bulls in the offseason.