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David Haugh: Even without Zion Williamson, there's no excuse for missing Bulls to miss the playoffs again

Brace yourselves to be disappointed by Tuesday's NBA draft lottery, Bulls fans.

Be ready to feel like flipping the channel as soon as ESPN shows another team getting the first or second pick. Or feel like flipping off Bulls management, out of habit.

Every outlet in Chicago happily keeps reminding us the Bulls have a 12.5 percent chance of getting the No. 1 pick. What typically goes unsaid is they have an 87.5 percent chance of not getting Zion Williamson. Realism isn't the opposite of optimism - only its enemy.

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