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[From the FanShots -ed.] Good things to say, and accurate in my estimation. He throws in a comparison to Dwyane Wade for good measure. I'm still giddy from last night. (There are notes on Oden in there too, but who cares?)

[From the FanShots -ed.] Enrique (Chicago, IL): Have gotten a chance to see Deng, Rose or Ty thomas play recently ? As a bulls fan should be expecting a playoff run or another lottery season. David Thorpe: (12:09 PM ET ) I saw Rose and TT this week in Chicago play pickup. And I watched Luol play in Europe. I think the Bulls can be a surprise team this year. but will have to survive a tough start. New coach, BG issues, tough comp early on. ==================== Jaron (Phoenix): How does Rose look? Is he vocal in practice or does he take a back seat to the vets? David Thorpe: (12:12 PM ET ) He's a very quiet person. Strong inside on drives and cuts and getting better as a shooter. ==================== Mike (Chicago): Hey Thorpe, after being in Chicago, who's currently the Bulls best player and who do you think will be the best of the bulls? David Thorpe: (12:15 PM ET ) Some of the vets were not there. Deng might have been the best player in Europe this summer, he looks totally healthy and has added a strong 3 point shot to his game. Gooden and Hughes will like playing for Vinny too. ==================== Kool (Bronx, NY): What should Ben Gordon do now? David Thorpe: (12:19 PM ET ) Sign the QO. ==================== Claude (Miami): Where were you last week? You ruined my Wednesday! David Thorpe: (12:21 PM ET ) Sorry. I was at the Berto Center and didn't want to bother Paxson with finding a table and a computer. They were very kind to let me come in and watch. ==================== Meredith (L.A.): Was Hinrich at the Berto for the pickup games you watched. If so, how did he look? And did you get to talk to him about what he thinks his role with be with Derrick Rose now looked at as the future PG? David Thorpe: (12:38 PM ET ) I thought Kirk looked terrific. Stronger and with his swagger back. I see him playing with Rose a lot. ==================== JP, Lausanne: Could you watch Noah? How did he look at practice? David Thorpe: (12:39 PM ET ) Noah added 8 pounds and looks stronger. Made some j's but still flicks his left hand too much. Gray lost 30 pounds!!