The first time Wendell Carter Jr. saw Daniel Gafford work out this summer, he says he was blown away.



“How athletic he was,” Carter said.



That’s the first thing that jumps out to everyone.



“He adds to our athleticism,” Bulls coach Jim Boylen said.



Gafford’s physical gifts are natural, God-given as he calls them. He’s tall and long, fast and agile.



But to understand what helped transform Gafford from a raw 6-foot-10 physical specimen into the 38th overall pick by the Bulls this year, you must first rewind to March. After declaring for the NBA Draft following his sophomore season at the University of Arkansas, Gafford set up shop in Miami. It was there where Gafford decided to cultivate his talents, to turn his natural gifts into skills that now make fellow professionals marvel.



Gafford spent two months in South Florida, prepping for the NBA Draft Combine. His goal didn’t differ from any...