Smith: Summer league wrap up

Summer league wrap up

-- The Bulls had a nice finish for their Summer League team with three straight wins and a 3-2 record as they headed home Sunday night. Taj Gibson sat out again as a precaution, though the priority was to get a good look at James Johnson. Johnson finished with 18 points and seven rebounds in Sunday's win over Minnesota and finished the week averaging 16.6 points, seven rebounds and 3.6 assists. He shot 39.7 percent from the field and 77 percent on free throws. So he can shoot, but as he gets beyond 16 to 18 feet his shot suffers. What's clear about Johnson is he's not a safe pick. He's a real talent, but he'll need goading and constant care. He could be really good. The Bulls have long been criticized for so called safe picks. Johnson isn't a safe pick. He's a risk with a high talent ceiling. It will be entertaining to watch and see whether he can develop and how good he's willing to try to become.