Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dailyn Swain and where was he drafted?
Dailyn Swain is a forward from Texas who was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 15th overall pick in the NBA Draft. He is described as a big, versatile player with good ball-handling and aggressive rim pressure.
Why did the Bulls draft Dailyn Swain instead of a shooter?
The Bulls already used the 4th overall pick on Caleb Wilson, an athletic rim-attacker with an underdeveloped jump shot, so some fans felt Chicago needed shooting. However, new VP of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham targeted Swain for his size, length, and athleticism rather than addressing the shooting need directly.
Would the Oklahoma City Thunder have taken Dailyn Swain if the Bulls passed on him?
Yes, CBS Sports analyst Adam Finklestein reported that had the Bulls not taken Swain at 15, Sam Presti and the Thunder would have selected him. The Thunder also traded up from 17 to 16 right after the Swain pick to secure another player, suggesting they were aggressively targeting prospects they wanted.
Who is Bryson Graham and what is his role with the Bulls?
Bryson Graham is the Chicago Bulls' new VP of Basketball Operations. He made the decision to select Dailyn Swain with the 15th overall pick in the NBA Draft.
Why is Sam Presti considered the best GM in the NBA?
Sam Presti built the early 2010s Thunder roster that included Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and Serge Ibaka — all All-Stars, three of whom became league MVPs. More recently he assembled the OKC roster featuring MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, All-Stars Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, and the team won the NBA championship in 2024-2025.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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