(DEERFIELD, IL) The Chicago Bulls didn’t get their first or second choices in the free agency sweepstakes, but they did get their man.  On Friday, team management trotted out their prom date, as they introduced nine year NBA veteran Carlos Boozer, who spent the last six years with the Utah Jazz.

Boozer has career averages of 17 points and just over 10 rebounds per game.  The two-time NBA All-Star was a second round pick of the Cleveland Cavs, where he spent his first two season in pro basketball.  

Carlos looks forward to teaming up with Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, and last year’s breakout player Taj Gibson.  Boozer had strong praise for Rose when asked to compare him to his Utah teammate and former Illini player Deron Williams. “Derek is extremely athletic.  He might be the most athletic point guard I’ve ever seen, said Boozer.  He added, “great court vision, and a great ability to pass the ball in traffic. At the same time, Derek can score.  He wasn’t afraid (to take shots) and finish against bigger guys. He has a great poise about him. He didn’t get rattled out there. I’m looking forward to playing with him.”

Check out the complete audio from the press conference with (as seen in photo) GM Gar Forman, Boozer, and coach Tom Thibodeau.