A brief look at Bulls culture, i.e. (another) off-day fare
by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 21, 2011 5:36 PM CDT
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PrintThe extra (and then some) days off has likely made everyone a bit off, though the rest can't hurt in some respects. As much as game two was disconcerting, it was a game Miami needed most, and it's not as if their home-court advantage is anything to be especially fearful of.
The matchups are the same, strategy pretty much as well, so it's time to take a look at something perhaps less essential but interesting in its own way, as a couple of the beat writers profiled lesser-reported aspects of the Bulls Org.
Sam Smith has a story on the theme of perseverance that prevails in the assistant coaching staff, with a special nod to former Bull player Adrian Griffin. Griffin is like a lot on the staff (including head coach Tom Thibodeau) who didn't take a conventional or easy way to the NBA, and uses that experience as motivational tactic to the current team.
Meanwhile KC Johnson talks up his favorite should-be-coach on the roster, Brian Scalabrine, and what he still tries to bring to the team even though he's been inactive for the entire playoffs thus far.
I've often poked fun at the Bulls rampant desire to have an underdog mindset, the frequency at which they bring in former players back in the organization, and the way they sign pseudo-coaches to take up end-of-the-bench spots. My reasoning being I would prefer a more merit-based than loyalty-based structure, and think sometimes it hedges more towards the latter. But it's tough to argue much with the results we've seen this season, and knowing so many former Bulls are involved, and the 'underdog' theme does fit with a lot (though not all) of this team, it does help the storyline aspect of everything. Not as important as winning, of course, but still a neat thing to see.
If things read a bit off (and if the banner turns up), you should note this was indeed a sponsored post. But since Sam and KC get to use the uber-break between games to serve out some feel-goodery, I thought I might as well also. I know, I know: Game 3 needs to get here!
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This long break is killing me
I would comment on the links you posted but I’m still not bored enough to read about Adrian Griffin or the white mamba.
there's always Sunday
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 21, 2011 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
The long break gave me a chance to look at draft stuff
Usually, at this time of year I would be all over the draft and have a nice number of scenarios of how we can get this guy or that guy.
It feels really good to still have a team playing, and not thinking about offseason moves. I wouldn’t mind waiting another month or so, to start seriously coming up with multiple draft and trade scenarios
by Ceasaleo on May 21, 2011 8:25 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
this guy gets no couchie
"We got to win. Win no matter what. Trip, kick somebody, fight, bite. Whatever. Win." - Derrick Rose
by OdwallaJuicish on May 22, 2011 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions
this must be photoshopped
Taj is black.
by silentpete on May 22, 2011 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
It looks like as the beard gets longer, it becomes the chair.
I wish I had a beard so amazing I could sit on it anywhere
Yes, we are leaving the era when the best players in the game were "Black Mamba" and "The King" to one that will be dominated by a kid named "Pooh."
-David Aldridge
by windycitywarrior on May 22, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
That beard is so long you can see the change in hair color.
Our manager wears 13, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.
BOOM! I expect a Noah+Grandad-like explosion from Boozer on Sunday.
Family time: Carlos Boozer is looking forward to the Miami trip. His three boys — Carmani, Cameron and Cayden — live in Miami with their mother and will attend the next two games. Carmani, the oldest at 4, has overcome sickle cell anemia.
“Always good to have them in the crowd, baby,” Boozer said. “Always.”
Boozer said his kids last attended a game when the Bulls played April 10 in Orlando
I’m thinking a 30-20 game from Booze, UH and Bosh in foul trouble early.
And we can expect Rose to come out blazin too.
I got this feeling that the Bulls are gonna show up and win tomorrow.
I met Rod Strickland and he ain't play like no Derrick Rose - Charles Barkley
by Bullsfansince88 on May 21, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy crap, 3 kids and
the oldest is 4. Must be really busy in that household.
I don't always block shots, but when I do....I block yours.
Kyle Korver is open as soon as he gets out of his car at the UC. -
Stacey King
the younger two are twins, i think
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
I was just thinking yesterday that a lot of athletes in pro sports have twins
Might have to do with fertility treatments?
Infertility is not an age thing.
I don't always block shots, but when I do....I block yours.
Kyle Korver is open as soon as he gets out of his car at the UC. -
Stacey King
Right..and I am not talking just about Boozer
But every other pro athlete these days have twins…
Don't forget movie stars
My suspicion is that even people with no fertility issues are getting help from doctors, simply so they can guarantee the schedule, and choose things like having twins or the sex of their child.
I'm going to guess that most in shape individuals have high sperm counts
while the average American is an obese lazy piece of crap with a low sperm count.
This is a total shallow assumption on my part though. I wonder if their is a correlation between health/body fat% and sperm count.
A true friend stabs you in the front - Oscar Wilde
These are very good points..
Schedules/selection etc might be a few of the driving forces between increase in twin births in celebrity couples. If yes, this is really sad.
OTOH as silentpete points out below if the selection is to eliminate chance of chronic ailments by birth then that’s commendable.
I did mean to include that also
People want more control over the children they have than natural selection can give them. There’s a lot of debate over when it goes too far, meanwhile, people have already been doing it to the limits of the science.
Age is one of the biggest factors. Especially when a doctor is deciding what
treatment to use. Someone who is in their early 20s will probably just be told to keep trying especially if they only recently stopped using birth control.
Thinking about it more though, the first child has sickle cell anemia so Booze and his ex are both carriers. I bet they did in vitro the second time around to make sure their subsequent kids don’t have the disease (sickle cell really sucks). They usually implant a couple embryos to make sure the women isn’t taking all those hormones for nothing and they both ended up being viable.
My point was infertitlity
affects all ages. With all the testing available to doctors now it is easier to diagnose infertility even in younger patients who are trying to conceive.
I imagine Matt will be deleting all of this soon.
I don't always block shots, but when I do....I block yours.
Kyle Korver is open as soon as he gets out of his car at the UC. -
Stacey King
you're exactly right
actually, they did the in vitro not only to make sure the kids were healthy, but to find bone marrow matches for carmani for a procedure he had. story here.
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
actually i had forgotten the details of this (i read it awhile ago)
they actually pretty much just had the kids to match bone marrow with him…
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
GIMME DAT SAMPLE CUP!!!!
Our manager wears 13, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.
Doesn't really matter
if they are twins. Three kids age 4 and under is still a busy household.
I don't always block shots, but when I do....I block yours.
Kyle Korver is open as soon as he gets out of his car at the UC. -
Stacey King
One kid 4 or under is a busy household.
by Khalid El-Amin on May 22, 2011 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Very true.
I don't always block shots, but when I do....I block yours.
Kyle Korver is open as soon as he gets out of his car at the UC. -
Stacey King
Might as well name your 4th kid Carlos Jr.
Hey! Not at the table Carlos.
This layoff has killed my interest in the rest of the NBA playoffs.
I’ll watch and root for my team but the emotion that I had in game 1&2 is pretty much gone now. If Miami wins I don’t even think it will faze me because I’m so far removed from NBA basketball now.That Dallas and OKC series is boring. I’m getting burnt out on the side stories and blah blah blah. Of course a Bulls win could ignite my interest again. Seriously this is absurd to wait 4 days for game 3.
Oh, you will freak out like the rest of us if the Bulls lose tonight. Layoff or not.
The emotions will come back. 3 games in the next 5 days.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
I'm gonna have to listen to Tuesdays game on the RADIO
That’s gonna suck.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 22, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Fake punt and double reverse. Like to see Bulls counter Heat's early aggressiveness with a plan
I’d really like to see the Bulls have set plays, particularly at the beginning of the game, that would exploit Miami aggressively overplaying the passing lanes. A few fake passes (rarely see these from the Bulls) would keep the Heat in check and off balance in this regard. Plays specifically designed to take advantage of an over-committed Heat player seem like they could lead to some easy buckets and make them think twice about trying to go for a steal on every pass.
I want to say that this lay off is killing me with boredom
but it didn’t. Watching the games was all good but it’s freakin’ stressful. A loss ruins a day and a win turns me into a Bulls need to win junkie, I’m in a good place but in the end of the day I’m gonna want another fix(win). This break was definitely welcome. I don’t have to think about whether Derrick or David will show up or whether the refs are sucking. I have a clear mind and recharged now. So lets do this.
2 more hours!! We've (almost) finally made it!!
The anticipation is killing me!! I just hope that because everyone expects the Bulls to go hard this game, they dont get overly nervous.
I want to vote for Harrison Ford now
He’s got the fighting spirit I like in my presidents.
by runningman on May 22, 2011 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know it's sort of cheesy but that movie kicks ass
Our manager wears 13, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.
Well, I feel slightly ill, and my heart rate is slowly rising, so there must be a game coming up...
The Playoffs: That magical time of year when I become a fan of every team that Lebron James isn't playing for.
I think this might help Rose a little. I know Magloire sucks, but he was definitely an intinidating presence
IraHeatBeat Ira Winderman
Zydrunas Ilgauskas active tonight. Jamaal Magloire sent to the inactive list (after seeing him play two games).
The Playoffs: That magical time of year when I become a fan of every team that Lebron James isn't playing for.
I don't know
I think his thuggishness did more harm than good. Big Z can actually score, though I don’t expect him to play much.
his shooting will help them. hope he always miss
Walk the talk, Bulls.
Keep on waiting (waiting!)
Waitin’ on Rose to amaze…
Our manager wears 13, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.
WTF? Horrible picture of Charles.
I don't always block shots, but when I do....I block yours.
Kyle Korver is open as soon as he gets out of his car at the UC. -
Stacey King
Let's do this
"Are you drowning them or makin' love to them?"
by Bullsarenumber1 on May 22, 2011 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
lol, why was the crowd chanting "Barkley sucks"?
The Playoffs: That magical time of year when I become a fan of every team that Lebron James isn't playing for.
Cause he chose the Bulls to win plus he called the Heat sensitive
I met Rod Strickland and he ain't play like no Derrick Rose - Charles Barkley
by Bullsfansince88 on May 22, 2011 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Because he called the heat a "whiny bunch"
and reiterated how they caused their own problems with the “decision” and the preseason victory jam.
Yeah, you guys are right
I guess I’m just surprised that Miami fans even pay that much attention
The Playoffs: That magical time of year when I become a fan of every team that Lebron James isn't playing for.
by Juiceboxjerry on May 22, 2011 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN probably devoted around 37,237 hours to it since Barkley said it
Our manager wears 13, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.
Did you see the fanshot!?
Yes, we are leaving the era when the best players in the game were "Black Mamba" and "The King" to one that will be dominated by a kid named "Pooh."
-David Aldridge
by windycitywarrior on May 22, 2011 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
They talked about it earlier on the show
I met Rod Strickland and he ain't play like no Derrick Rose - Charles Barkley
by Bullsfansince88 on May 22, 2011 7:19 PM CDT reply actions
can i hang out here tonight
rooting for the bulls
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
Of course man, welcome
"Are you drowning them or makin' love to them?"
by Bullsarenumber1 on May 22, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks
miami is overrated
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
It really blows that Haslem is back and playing well
The Playoffs: That magical time of year when I become a fan of every team that Lebron James isn't playing for.
We'll se about the playing "well" part after this game.
He is back though
"Are you drowning them or makin' love to them?"
by Bullsarenumber1 on May 22, 2011 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
yes. he will always have 2 or more offensive rebounds per game. w/c really helps them.
and the shooting, of course.
Walk the talk, Bulls.
Hopefully after this game we can say with pride
“they had no dunks”
Yes, we are leaving the era when the best players in the game were "Black Mamba" and "The King" to one that will be dominated by a kid named "Pooh."
-David Aldridge
by windycitywarrior on May 22, 2011 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
almost impossible w/ lebron and wade there.
Walk the talk, Bulls.
Its awesome
to have a coach the knows what he is talking about
'Don't believe in you who believe in me and don't believe in me who believes in you, but believe in you who believe in yourself'
No layups no dunks!
And the Turkish Machine is activated
"Are you drowning them or makin' love to them?"
by Bullsarenumber1 on May 22, 2011 7:24 PM CDT reply actions
the key is
no turnovers keep the crowd quiet
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
Miami has a crowd??
I met Rod Strickland and he ain't play like no Derrick Rose - Charles Barkley
by Bullsfansince88 on May 22, 2011 7:25 PM CDT reply actions
lol
yeah they dress in all white that annyoing dress in 1 colar this is not hockey
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
And towels on the seats
are cheering for them
'Don't believe in you who believe in me and don't believe in me who believes in you, but believe in you who believe in yourself'
Everyone of those guys there
were not heat “fans”
'Don't believe in you who believe in me and don't believe in me who believes in you, but believe in you who believe in yourself'
Miami is gonna come out aggressive Chuck?
Hmm… could be other way around too you know
"Are you drowning them or makin' love to them?"
by Bullsarenumber1 on May 22, 2011 7:26 PM CDT reply actions
I think both teams will come out
trying hard to win
if boozer plays better
the bulls couid win in 5 i really like u bench
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
His kids are in attendance so hopefully he channels some Noah energy and has a monster game.
"Are you drowning them or makin' love to them?"
by Bullsarenumber1 on May 22, 2011 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
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