Vinny Del Negro good-vibes story day

Just part of the feel-goodery surrounding VDN's first practice, as a coach, ever.

It'll all be mocked if the season goes in the tank, but for now the quotes are all smile-inducing, not the least of which this one from Derrick Rose:

This is great. I woke up early around 7 o'clock. Practice was at 9:30, but I really couldn't believe it that I'm finally in the NBA. So I got up early thinking that I was a professional, getting here early, warming up and all that stuff. It made me feel good.

Makes me feel good too.

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gotta like a kid

who wants to start off being professional.

And I have a feeling Vinnie is going to be the anti-Skiles. Having lunch with the players? Wild.

by KT on Oct 1, 2008 9:14 AM CDT reply actions

Speak of the devil

I read this with a tear of nostalgia in my eye:

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=801218

Oh, those Bucks are in for some fun!

by kig on Oct 1, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions

I can't even agree sarcastically

I actually do have nostalgia for Skiles. It’s all cycles: hard ass coach to softie coach and back again. The Bulls needed a lunch buddy, the Bucks need a hardass. I think it’ll work out for both.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 1, 2008 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

(until Malik Allen and Adrian Griffin get significant PT, of course)

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 1, 2008 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

And Redd

is forced into a ‘sixth man’ role – can’t wait for that.

by kig on Oct 1, 2008 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions

That's freaking hilarious

Redd can play 6th man but log 32 minutes because Skiles wants him to come off the bench.

I bet Scott misses Duh.

Griffin might help soften that blow though.

by majoyenrac on Oct 1, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Clocks are for lazy fucks!

You get em’ Skiles

by RogersPark Kris on Oct 1, 2008 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions

D-Rose is a mutha-f**kin' CLASS ACT!

“so long as we’re winning…” he says.

by Carlitro on Oct 1, 2008 10:09 AM CDT reply actions

Rose = Bizzaro Duhon

by J Theory on Oct 1, 2008 11:28 AM CDT reply actions

heh, Duh on the same day:

This is awful. I woke up early around 10 o’clock. Practice was at 9:30, but I really couldn’t believe it that I’m still in the NBA. So I got up early (for me) thinking that I had to throw up, getting to my porcelain god, dry heaving and all that stuff. It made me feel better, but still hungover.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 1, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

LOL..dats hilarious

i think Rose is the anti Duhon….i cant wait for pre season!!! I need my basketball fix…IT KEEPS CALLIN ME MAN…. IT JUST KEEPS CALLIN ME

CHICAGO MANE!!!!

by YEP on Oct 2, 2008 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions

BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:::gets amped for season::::

by Belize on Oct 1, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions

Whoever invented internet commenting is a genius

First comment on that Herald article:

posted by KAPS on Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:57 AM

30-52 season here.

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Oct 1, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions