He was SEC Male Athlete of the Year in 1988, and then chosen by the Bulls with the 11th overall pick of the 1988 NBA Draft. And while he didn't contribute statistically, Will Perdue clearly possessed a lucky aura.
As Center Bill Cartwright's backup between 1991 and 1993, he won three titles with Chicago.
Will Perdue was best known in Chicago circles as the guy Michael Jordan was constantly berating in practice for his lack of toughness, offensive officiency, drive, and just basic footwork to make better use of his seven foot frame.
For all that verbal abuse you could almost argue he deserved the three titles he won with the Bulls. Eventually the Bulls would trade away Perdue's career 4.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game to obtain Dennis Rodman from the San Antonio Spurs.
But Will would not be totally forgotten after the trade.
He won his fourth NBA championship with the Spurs in 1999, a year he averaged 2.4 points per game. Pure brilliance.
