New Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich will be unveiled to the media at a Tuesday news conference at the United Center.

Now what?

John Paxson, fresh off his first draft as Bulls general manager, attended a Friday luncheon for United Center suite holders, along with coach Bill Cartwright.

But the glad-handing won't last long. Although excited about adding Hinrich to a crowded backcourt picture, Paxson and his staff know their work has only begun.

Hinrich's selection happened because Miami snared Dwyane Wade, and Jay Williams may not play competitive basketball again. The selection speaks volumes to what Paxson and his staff thought of the free-agent picture at guard.

Simply put, when Wade went off the board, Paxson switched plans and figured Hinrich was better than the guard selections in the free-agent market, where the Bulls will go to find a veteran small forward who can play defense and shoot.

"A wing player is a priority," Paxson said. "I didn't want to address it at [pick] No. 7 just to address it. So we'll direct all our efforts to that starting right now."