It’s an interesting argument and not one that I’ve actually considered until Bill Simmons posed it to Barack Obama in the latest issue of GQ. Simmons had an exclusive with the leader of the free world for Gentleman’s Quarterly and it covered a whole multitude of topics. … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler or Derrick Rose: Obama on who’s more valuable
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Zach Randolph tops 10 best interviews of 2015
As we continue our 2015 "best of" series, The Sports Bank counts down the ten best interviews we did this past year. As I've said repeatedly, 99% of media interviews and press conferences are utterly worthless and completely pointless. However, I probably did well over a thousand or two thousand media opps this past year because everything that follows is pure gold. … [Read more...] about Zach Randolph tops 10 best interviews of 2015
NBA Christmas uniforms more traditional this year (photos)
In past years, the NBA on Christmas Day uniforms were very avant-garde and experimental. However, the 2015 edition is more traditional and conservative. … [Read more...] about NBA Christmas uniforms more traditional this year (photos)
Derrick Rose tops 10 most popular Chicago sports stories of ’15
Tonight after the Chicago Bulls win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Joakim Noah said this to the media regarding Derrick Rose: "A lot of people always have things to say about him, today he showed his value." Indeed D Rose did have a decent night, scoring 19 points on 9-19 shooting. He made news on Saturday night by saying he's now completely done with both the fro and the mask. … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose tops 10 most popular Chicago sports stories of ’15
Derrick Rose: 2 steps forward, 1 step back (video)
“It was fun to see him,” Chicago Bulls Head Coach Fred Hoiberg said of Derrick Rose and his play versus Memphis this past week. “You could see the explosiveness. He was getting into the paint, he was finishing, had a couple of others he would love to have finished and I’m sure he’ll finish later. But he set the tone for our team with his aggressive drives to the basket.” … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose: 2 steps forward, 1 step back (video)
Pau Gasol, Fred Hoiberg explaining Bulls inconsistencies
There weren't a whole lot of changes to the Chicago Bulls this past offseason. (There will likely be a bunch next summer, but that's another story for another time, will Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol be back? We'll see) The only major change is regime change. With Fred Hoiberg taking over for Tom Thibodeau, you have a team that's more fun and exciting to watch offensively, but … [Read more...] about Pau Gasol, Fred Hoiberg explaining Bulls inconsistencies
Derrick Rose says he’s done with the mask, old haircut
Derrick Rose is back to his old self; it seems. From an exterior standpoint- he's back. The mask and fro look are now kaput. Whether or not he regains the explosiveness and production that he once had is a different story that we'll have for another space and time. … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose says he’s done with the mask, old haircut
Charles Barkley calling Bulls game tonight; what a treat!
When the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Chicago Bulls tomorrow night at 7 p.m, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley will be a game analyst with play-by-play commentator Kevin Harlan, analyst Reggie Miller and reporter Craig Sager. Yes, that's right, Charles Barkley will call the very next Bulls game. Zaniness could ensue. … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley calling Bulls game tonight; what a treat!
Joakim Noah’s future in Chicago is very murky
Happy NBA tip-off everybody! Welcome to another season of "the Chicago Bulls will challenge Lebron James for Eastern Conference supremacy." I've heard that line more than "I really don't do this with guys when I first meet them," and I'm way too cynical a Generation Xer to believe either one. Keep telling yourself these things, maybe they will one day become true! Perhaps you … [Read more...] about Joakim Noah’s future in Chicago is very murky
Derrick Rose-Jimmy Butler feud rumors don’t seem legit
Jimmy Butler, not Derrick Rose, is the best overall player on this Chicago Bulls team that tips off the season tonight. Butler is more reliable, consistent, and a way better "two way player" than Rose. We've discussed this detail before here, as the Bulls are proverbially "Butler's Team" now. In years past, yes, this was Derrick Rose's team, but those days are over. That … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose-Jimmy Butler feud rumors don’t seem legit