Preseason Lesson

The Chicago Bulls' preseason has taught us one very valuable lesson: Arturas Karnisovas was right.

Leonard Miller's Rise

Leonard Miller has been the Chicago Bulls' most consistent player in the lead-up to the regular season.

Preseason Stats

He has scored at least 12 points in each preseason outing while grabbing 7 rebounds in three of the four games.

Key Game Performance

Against the Denver Nuggets, Miller led the way with 26 points on 11-14 shooting from the field.

Miller's Perspective

Miller said, 'Those body of games I got to play, those meaningful minutes, I got to play through mistakes.'

“Those body of games I got to play, those meaningful minutes, I got to play through mistakes”

Contract Status

Miller is on an expiring contract and thus not officially part of the young core.

Coach Splitter's View

Head coach Tiago Splitter has sounded very happy to have the 22-year-old in the mix.

Miller's Fit

Miller said, 'I fit the mold of everything that he asks for in his player.'

“I fit the mold of everything that he asks for in his player”

Future Outlook

As long as Miller's camp is willing to talk business, now could be the time to get Miller on a team-friendly extension.

Preseason Impact

Miller has been one of the Bulls' best players in preseason, and they should be looking to extend him ASAP.

Team Option

The Bulls picking up his team option should have been a given after Bryson Graham revealed his 'SLAP' acronym.

Physical Attributes

Miller is every bit six-foot-ten with a sturdy frame and bulky upper body.

Potential Role

He has all but locked in a rotational spot, potentially serving as the primary backup to rookie power forward Caleb Wilson.

Next Steps

Miller's rise is an incredibly pleasant surprise for the new-look Bulls, but could his contract change in a matter of days?