NBA Draft Profile: Brazil PG George de Paula

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As part of our coverage leading up to the 2015 NBA Draft we will provide profiles of more than 60 prospects, including video interviews with each player, what they're saying leading up to draft day as well as their potential fit on the Bulls.

George de Paula, PG, Brazil

6'6" | 197 lbs. | 19 years old

2014-15 stats:

8.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 40.5 FG%

Projection:

Second round to undrafted

Quotable:

"I feel confident with myself to play here and this is my dream. I work hard every day since I was 8 years old, so this is my dream. The language is the most hard thing that I'm trying to learn English as fast as I can, so it's a long process for me and I'm trying to communicate it to other people."

Fit for the Bulls:

The Bulls do not have a second-round pick, and de Paula doesn't make much sense for them anyway. Though they do need to re-tool their point guard position past Derrick Rose, de Paula is going to be a project as he both learns the NBA game, learns English and grows into his lanky, 6-foot-6 frame. He's an intriguing prospect for down the line, but with the Bulls in win-now mode they'll be looking for someone who can step in right away and contribute.

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