Chicago Bulls' signing of Jevon Carter hailed as one of the best deals of the offseason

Anyone who's paid attention to the Chicago Bulls over the last season and a half knows what kind of a player the team has been missing: a court general who can defend and make three-pointers on a consistent basis. With Lonzo Ball going down with a knee injury in January of 2022, the team has not quite been the same.

However, the addition of feisty guard Jevon Carter might turn things around for the Bulls next season. With a three-year, $20-million deal, Carter's signing was hailed by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report as one of the best of the offseason, and for good reason.

Huge boost

Carter's numbers last season with the Milwaukee Bucks may not look all too impressive (8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game), but there's no doubt about the impact he made whenever he was on the floor. His ability to harass the opposition with his tenacious defense is key, but his offensive repertoire shouldn't be overlooked. A career 39-percent shooter from beyond the arc, Carter's three-point accuracy will give Chicago a much-needed reliable outside threat.

"Carter drilled almost 44 percent of his spot-up triples last year, which accounted for more than one-third of his shots, while also converting over 39 percent of his pull-up treys. His offensive armory instantly meshes with more ball-dominant running mates," wrote Favale.

With the ball expected to be in the hands of playmakers such as DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, Carter will be free to take open shots from deep. The addition of Carter should be a huge boost for a team that's lacked an outside threat for quite some time now.

#Bulls new starting PG Jevon Carter:

36 points, 12 assists, 4 rebounds, and 5 threes made.

Unreal talent. What a bargain.

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— Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@DieHardCBfans) June 30, 2023

Lockdown defense

While Carter's three-point shooting will be key for Chicago's offensive efficiency, his defensive intensity and tenacity should not be overlooked.

"Then there's the defense—oh, the defense. He will wear opposing ball-handlers like a second skin for a full 94 feet. And though he stands just 6'1", his speed, strength and relentless screen navigation allow him to defend either guard spot. Pairing Carter with Alex Caruso is horrific news—for opposing offenses," Favale added.