My understanding of the workings of our fine economy aside, their income is disproportionate when viewed from a broader scope of national averages.  And while there may be a case made for the happiness and distraction from life professional sports provides, I believe all would agree that Tyrus Thomas' impact outside of the limited context of the NBA is minimal at best.  Frankly, one might argue that even in the limited context of the Chicago Bulls organization, the equipment manager has been more valuable over the last few games.

I also have a firm understanding of the concept of not supporting the things I dislike.  I often skip movies I don't wish to see, and only choose to eat at restaurants where I find the service and food to be an acceptable value.  As I've mentioned, I do enjoy the NBA and the Chicago Bulls.  I've been a fan for 20 years and plan to be a fan for the rest of my life.

Just because I'm a fan, however, doesn't mean that I don't occasionally have complaints, or even valid points about issues such as the ridiculous 3.2 million dollar salary of an unproven and ungrateful rookie.  I believe it's possible support and enjoy something without enjoying everything about it.

For example, I doubt that you always agree with Scott Skiles' choices of playing time allotment.  I feel you have the right to disagree with him and still be a fan of the Chicago Bulls.  

I feel that perhaps your "just stop watching" response is a bit reactive, and based largely on the fact that you want to disagree with me but can't find a single logical point on which to stand.  This is not meant as an attack.  I feel that I've rather plainly stated my views on this matter and done so in great detail.  My point has been made.  Please feel free to counterpoint with well thought out and logical ideas of your own.  Simply telling me to stop watching is not a valid argument.

Those are just bad questions, especially to a rookie.  I don't know why being the first bull since 1990 or rubbing shoulders with all stars should make him feel special.  Pippen has probably already told him that the dunk contest is lame, which is why no Bull like Pippen or Jordan has done it since 1990. He's been in the Final Four, the lottery, around the league once, and his best friends on the team are Ben Wallace and P.J. Brown.  He doesn't have to be impressed by All-Stars, and has already blocked their shots.  

K.C. should have asked him something other than "since you are a lowly rookie shouldn't you just be happy to be there?"  He could have at least asked a follow up if he was excited about competing against the other dunkers and proving he was the best.  But don't believe me, believe Mr. Candid:

Boo him if you want (I won't), but don't fine him.