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The Chicago Bulls are rebuilding.

I know, the R word is a dirty, vile, horrible label to put on a team, and this team isn't completely hopeless just yet. The front office could still pull off some huge deal to bring in a star to complement the young nucleus of Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, and Luol Deng (his massive, long-term contract means he's a Bull for at least another two years, so we may as well accept him as our SF for the forseeable future). But, in all honesty, who can the Bulls get? More importantly, can the Bulls offer a package for a star that no other team can top? I think not.

Like I already mentioned, the writing has been on the wall for longer than we may like to believe here in the Chicagoland area. Since the Michael Jordan dynasty ended in the 90's, the Bulls have never been a legitimate contender, and whenever they got close, the front office made the wrong move at the crucial moment. Elton Brand was let go, only to bring in Tyson Chandler. When Hinrich, Deng, and Gordon stunned the NBA by shutting down Dwyane Wade in the playoffs and exceeding everyone's expectations, the Bulls spent their money on retaining Kirk Hinrich for the long haul and going balls-out for Ben Wallace. When that failed, and the Bulls had to decide to re-sign Gordon and/or Deng, they chose Deng, who has since been an oft-injured, scarcely productive flop.

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What is this, rebuilding plan #6 since the dynasty ended?

Why resort to name calling?
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because I wish to insult you personally
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by Big D on Jul 9, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Well yes

We are a mediocre team that lucked into a #1 pick who is a future star. The original version of this team didn’t work now we must move on.

Homecoming

by illwill on Jul 9, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Plan 1: Let’s sign some big FAs! Oh wait, none of them respect our organization. But, why? We won 6 titles!!!!
Plan 2: Elton Brand is good, but these two teenagers are the next Kevin Garnett and Shaq.
Plan 2.5: There are too many youngsters, what this team needs is more selfish 1-on-1 scorers. OMG Jalen Rose is available SELL SELL SELL.
Plan 3: Awesome, we got this really talented guard to pair with our big men. Things are looking bright!!!!
Plan 4: Well, that guard wasn’t that good and he just ended his NBA career. Fans seem to really hate this team because no one tries hard, let’s hire a coach who will demand some accountability. Now let’s draft another point guard, and sign Scottie Pippen for a farewell tour.
Plan 5: Sweet, we just drafted 2 hard-working talented youngsters, traded that fat ass for 2 more potential lottery picks and even more cap space. Let’s win the city back!
Plan 6: These young guys are great, but we really need a locker room leader, let’s sign Ben Wallace because he won a title! 60 million is nothing, let the good times roll!
Plan 7: Wow, that really backfired, but let’s put all the blame on the youngest players because no one will disagree with us. Give them even less playing time, it’s all about respect.
Plan 8: Holy fucking shit we just got the 1st pick, WE’RE BACK!!!!!
Plan 9: Plan? What plan? We have Derrick Rose, WE GONNA BANK FUCK YEAH.

The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 10, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

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