Official Chicago Bulls Offseason Thread

[shabooyah1124]

Pooh with stomach ulcers, not looking good for tomorrow. Also JJ was sent down to the D League.

 

[antbanks81]

James Johnson gone to the D-League! This move is long overdue, he can finally get the time on the floor he needs.

 

[shabooyah1124]

And OJ's trade value just keeps plummeting

 

[antbanks81]

I sure as hell hope that we can land someone with a pick or two. you still in Chicago Shabooyah?

WindyCity and I are gonna meet up for the game tomorrow in Orland Park at the Hooters. Just made the plan so excuse the late notice.

 

[shabooyah1124]

Originally Posted by AntBanks81

I sure as hell hope that we can land someone with a pick or two. you still in Chicago Shabooyah?

WindyCity and I are gonna meet up for the game tomorrow in Orland Park at the Hooters. Just made the plan so excuse the late notice.

I haven't been back since the summer, I'm done with school and I'm bumming with my folks in VA before I head up to NYC for work. And that Hooters is right near my old crib too 

 

[antbanks81]

what part of va you in? i went to hampton and used to visit richmond regularly. also, i didnt notice you posted the news re jj hours before me.

 

[imasoleman18]

do we try and pick up white chocolate for the low 

 

[therenegade23]

Rose gonna start in the ASG

. On the other note, he has stomach ulcers.I read in an article when he was playing for Memphis. All he ate was junk food. 

 

[jmause3]

ROZAY

 

[bittersweet]

Our boy is doing his thing.

 

[antbanks81]

[img]http://i2.cdn.turner.com/nba/n...east-starters/AS11-East-Starters-T1.jpg[/img]

1st time starter-Rose   ASG MVP??????

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=6066142
This will be an exciting game! I expect a lot of dunks from this squad.

 

[futuristic]

They serious with those American Gladiator jerseys?

 

[arstyle27]

I believe we now have the same record as Miami...

 

[jmause3]

Originally Posted by arstyle27

I believe we now have the same record as Miami...

yea we do.  We have Orlando coming up tomorrow, hopefully Rose is healthy enough to play.  If not we need to just sit him until he's ready, especially driving against Dwight

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

It feels DAMN good to beat the Magic!!!!

Luol killed Hedo .

 

[bdis1986]

damn thought the heat would have some breathing room ... good game Bulls fans I don't like Orlando anyway

 

[illmatic34]

We ON...didn't expect we'd roll like this without Noah. Also didn't expect us to win against the Magic, considering they thrashed us before...but I was wrong.

 

[shabooyah1124]

Great W. Against an Orlando team that's had our number the last couple of years, no Joakim against the most dominating center, and Pooh with stomach ulcers. 

 

[alexanderfasto]

BIG WIN!!!
I don't know, but Bulls seems to step up whenever they face Playoff Caliber Teams.. 

 

[jmause3]

good win tonight. Deng and Booz had big games for us. Derrick has got to stop coming out so trigger happy in the first quarter 3-11

Lets keep it going tomorrow night

 

[antbanks81]

I think we are on our way to an extended winning streak. Playing at this level, we will have the #1 spot in the east by the end of the month, Noah returning.

pacers
clippers
warriors
blazers
jazz
hornets
bobcats
spurs
raptors
heat
bucks
wizards

 

[therenegade23]

When is noah coming back?

 

[futuristic]

Bulls win

Knicks lose

I didn't have to use my AK...

 

[jmause3]

Originally Posted by AntBanks81

I think we are on our way to an extended winning streak. Playing at this level, we will have the #1 spot in the east by the end of the month, Noah returning.

pacers
clippers
warriors
blazers
jazz
hornets
bobcats
spurs
raptors
heat
bucks
wizards

games on the road which are going to tell a lot about us. Im looking forward to the hornets game at the end of the road trip just to see how we play

When is noah coming back?
Not a definite date yet, but i would love for him to come back on the 15th against the Bobcats and get the Spurs game in before the All-Star break

 

[antbanks81]

JMause, Bulls are 10-10 this season on the road. We were 17-24 last year. The way we have been playing leads me to believe we will have a winning record on the road and 31-33 wins at home. I agree with you that the road will test us. We are proven at home and are coming for that #1 spot in the east.


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[h3]Defending And Winning Without Noah[/h3] By: William Pilat Jan 27, 2011 23:53 PM EST When the Chicago Bulls announced center Joakim Noah would miss 8-10 weeks after tearing a ligament in his right thumb, they were 16-8 and on a 7 game winning streak. Since losing their defensive anchor, they have been even better, going 15-6. There are many variables affecting their recent success; the most significant is head coach Tom Thibodeau. The Bulls hired Thibodeau for his defensive intensity, player accountability and team attitude. After 45 games and nearly half of those without Joakim Noah, it is evident he has successfully implemented these ideals. Over their first 24 games, Chicago opponents shot 43.3% from the field, ranking the amongst the best in the league. Since then, their defense has been close to legendary. To put this in perspective… The best team defensive field goal percentage in NBA history belongs to the 98-99 San Antonio Spurs, when they allowed only 40.2% shooting. The Spurs went on to beat the Knicks to win the 1999 NBA Finals. In their past 21 games, the Bulls have held their opponents to 41.2%. If they allowed 18 less field goals over this span, they would have better team defense than the Spurs. All of this without Noah, who averaged nearly 12 rebounds and three combined steals and blocks per game. While Derrick is far from being an elite defender, he has made significant progress. From a statistical perspective, Rose is averaging career highs in blocks and steals, maintaining or improving upon these averages over the past month.  However, the most impressive changes are not reflected in the box score. Rose is moving above screens and getting his hand up to defend the shot more consistently, a primary reason for his increase in blocks. If he fails to bring the defensive intensity, Thibodeau is in his ear.  Thibodeau holds his players accountable and expects perfection because he gives them the necessary tools and teachings to succeed. This has brought the Bulls together as a team and this is why they give up just 99.4 points per 100 possessions.  They are fueled by his passion and expect themselves to step up, especially when their teammates miss significant time. In addition to Rose, Kurt Thomas has played exceptionally well defensively and even offered some much needed offense in the Bulls’ last game versus the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 22 points, his most in 6 years. The scary part for the rest of the league is, despite the injury to Noah, Thibodeau and the Bulls have the fifth best won/loss record to go with the league’s best defense.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/blog/210344/Defending_And_Winning_Without_Noah#ixzz1COryGFph