Marquis Teague was sent back to Iowa of the D-League not long after the Bulls' Christmas victory over the Nets. This time, he'll actually suit up there as he wasn't summoned back the moment he landed. His continued lack of production, the emergence of D.J. Augustin and Kirk Hinrich becoming healthy again made him expendable. It was only a matter time before this happened again and we've finally come to it.
I know I've been harsh on Teague recently, but here, I'll go a little softer. The Bulls knew they were drafting a young player who still needed work in 2012. He still can't legally buy a drink in this country and his game remains a work in progress. Unfortunately for him, that means he won't be getting minutes with this team anytime soon. When Tony Snell is ahead in the rotation with a coach known for playing rookies very little, you know you have to take your game elsewhere for the time being.
I really do want Teague to succeed, but like most Bulls fans, I still have no clue what he's capable of. He rarely sees minutes in Chicago and when he does, he looks like he should have stayed at Kentucky longer. Staying on the bench routinely does him no good. Playing in Iowa means he'll get to showcase his talent every game, whatever it is.
Whatever future the Bulls are facing, Teague appears to be part of it. They just need a good idea of how to showcase him to the point where he can help the team as much as possible. It's hard to judge a flower when it hasn't sprouted yet, so it needs a little sun and water to grow. Teague still has his petals closed, unlike his brother Jeff, who might become an All-Star with Atlanta this year. I apologize for being critical of him lately and these latest developments will hopefully help in the long run.
With the Dallas Mavericks in town tonight, Teague's fate will have to wait for the time being. Until then, we shall go a little easier on the child. Anyone disagree?
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