Kerr dominates Paxson in poll
Last week when Steve Kerr resigned as the general manager of the Phoenix Suns,because he wasn’t going to get rehired, I pondered the idea of Kerr coming back to Chicago to replace John Paxson as the Bull’s Vice President of Basketball Operations.
I asked the question to you, who would be a better for the Bulls, Kerr or Paxson. Kerr dominated Paxson, getting 36 of the 52 votes. I wonder if Kerr would beat Gar Forman, like he did Paxson.
Boozer opposes the Jordan theory
The free agency period hasn’t started yet, but there sure is plenty of talk about it, especially for the Chicago Bulls. They have the funds to pursue and sign any of the big three free agents: Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade and Lebron James.
Wade has been reported to question the loyalty of the Bull’s management. Joakim Noah and Lindsay Hunter have been quoted in the media saying Lebron should come to Chicago. Bosh has listed Chicago as one of his five destinations he would like to play for next year.
Bulls play valiantly, still fall in 5 to Cavs
The Chicago Bull’s season is over. They fell 96-94 in game five to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs.
Let’s be real, we all knew the Bulls were not going to beat the Cavs in a seven game series. There were many people who said Chicago would be sweept. I said they would take one, and thats exactly what they did.
The purpose of this isn’t to hate on the Bulls or pop my chest out because I called the series right; it is to give the Bulls a round of applause.
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Bulls get a much needed win
Tyrus Thomas and the Charlotte Bobcats came to the United Center hoping to strengthen their seventh seed on the playoff tree. Instead, the Bulls rose to the challenge and won 96-88.
Chicago was in the lead for 95% of the game. They started the game firing on all cylinders leading 10-4 within the first four minutes. They did not let up.
The Bobcats went on a 11-2 run to start the fourth quarter. The attempt was soon canceled out by Derrick Rose’s continual attack to the basket. They took the lead with 8:55 left in the game. The Bulls got it back with three minutes remaining in the game on a 25 foot jumper from Kirk Hinrich. They then built the lead up to eight points to get the victory.
Tyrus Thomas didn’t get any attention at all from the fans until he entered the game late in the first quarter and scored five quick points. Then the Chicago fans booed him. I’ve already said this, but he deserved it. Late in the fourth quarter the United Center went nuts when Joakim Noah drove in the lane and dunked on Thomas. He was definitely the wrong guy on the poster, it was awesome.
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The back court of Rose and Hinrich, went off. Rose scored 26 and Hinrich added 24. The rebounding skills of Taj Gibson and Noah were in full documentation against the Bobcats. Noah had 16 rebounds with 11 points and Gibson grabbed 15 rebounds to complement his 14 points. 31 rebounds between two guys will help anyone win. The Bulls out rebounded Charlotte 56-33.
Chicago’s chances of getting into the playoffs are looking slim. Toronto also got a W tonight by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers. Chris Bosh and company have to lose for the Bulls to catch up. At least, Rose and his company are doing the part of the situation they can control, winning games.
Tyrus coming back to Chicago
Tonight the Bulls are hosting the Charlotte Bobcats. Tyrus Thomas is making his first trip to Chicago since being traded to Charlotte. I wonder how the crowd is going to react.
I would boo. Thomas was a bust as a Bull. He played inconsistently and uninspired. He is long, athletic and a shot blocking presence in the low post, but only when he wants to.
Thomas was also a locker room problem. He complained and argued with coaches because he didn’t get his way. He is a baby. I hope the fans at the United Center give him a ear full.
One might think he will try to prove he can play, I am one of these. But, we all know he has talent and athletic ability, he just doesn’t have a work ethic, a good personality or a hunger to win.
I’m glad he is gone. Now, I hope he can help the Bulls out, by making mistakes for the Charlotte Bobcats as Chicago fights for a playoff spot.
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