The worst thing you could say about Derrick Rose right now is the old, shopworn cliche "just shut up and play" (or something along those lines). The backlash against him right now is to mainstream sports what the backlash against Natalie Maines and the Dixie Chicks was to mainstream music in 2006. See the documentary "Shut up and sing." It's the same basic, abhorrent … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose makes statement; let’s applaud athletes who do
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Jalen Rose picks the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals
NBA on ESPN/ABC Analyst Jalen Rose is very high on the Chicago Bulls this year. You'll recall his playing days in Chicago (2001-03, then a brief return in 04). If Rose is right, then I'm sure The Sports Bank's base (have to "appeal to the base," using a political phrase as Election Day nears) will be very happy. Jalen was on conference call with Doug Collins (yes, more past … [Read more...] about Jalen Rose picks the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals
Doug Collins would start Doug McDermott over Mike Dunleavy
It's the only one of the Chicago Bulls starting five positions that's up for grabs. Who do you put at the three: Doug McDermott or Mike Dunleavy? Current ESPN/ABC Analyst Doug Collins was the Bulls Head Coach from 1986-1989 and led the team to the Eastern Conference Finals. As ESPN's NBA Analysts took questions from the national media to preview the season, Collins talked about … [Read more...] about Doug Collins would start Doug McDermott over Mike Dunleavy
Top ten Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls questions this season
NBA season tips off Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. ET for the Chicago Bulls and the returning Derrick Rose when they visit the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony, "the one that got away." As the season is about to commence, ESPN had their lead team of commentators, Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy, on conference call to preview the upcoming season with the media. The very … [Read more...] about Top ten Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls questions this season
Who gets the final Chicago Bulls forward roster spot?
It looks like the Chicago Bulls will go with five guards and seven forwards this season. Given the health history of Derrick Rose, it's mandatory to have two guys on the roster who can run the point behind him. So with Rose, Jimmy Butler, Kirk Hinrich and Aaron Brooks as locks, the final guard slot goes to E'Twaun Moore (as we've chronicled before). Especially now that Kim … [Read more...] about Who gets the final Chicago Bulls forward roster spot?
Derrick Rose FINALLY looked like Derrick Rose tonight
Derrick Rose made a very bold statement and Chicago Bulls Photo/Media Day. Rose when asked about his team's window for winning a championship: "I know I'm going to win a championship soon. So I'm not worried about that." And ESPN the Magazine has made a tacit but similarly bold statement a week ago by placing Rose on the cover of their NBA Season Preview edition. We've all … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose FINALLY looked like Derrick Rose tonight
Where will E’Twaun Moore fit in on the Chicago Bulls roster?
Chicago Bulls Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson often drafts players from brand name programs who stayed in school at least three years. E'Twaun Moore fits that mold, as he's the Purdue Boilermakers' all time leader in minutes played, games started and games won. This fall, Moore will gets his chance to make the Bulls roster. It comes as a free agent … [Read more...] about Where will E’Twaun Moore fit in on the Chicago Bulls roster?
Who gets the last two Chicago Bulls roster spots?
Based on what we've seen in the first two Chicago Bulls preseason games, it appears we have a probably starting lineup in place. By looking at the starting fives that Coach Tom Thibodeau has used in both preseason tilts, and given how the minutes were allocated in those two games, it's safe to assume that the Chicago Bulls depth chart looks like this: … [Read more...] about Who gets the last two Chicago Bulls roster spots?
5 reasons the Chicago Bulls could beat the Cavs in the East
For all intents and purposes, the 'experts' have handed the Eastern Conference crown to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Why wouldn't they after an off-season in which they landed LeBron James and Kevin Love among others? That's just the way the Chicago Bulls like it as they thrive on going under the radar and developing into one of the best teams in the NBA almost covertly. There's … [Read more...] about 5 reasons the Chicago Bulls could beat the Cavs in the East
Chicago Bulls sign E’Twaun Moore; local product, childhood fan
E'Twaun Moore grew up a Chicago Bulls fan. Today he joined the team. The 6-4, 191 pound guard hails from East Chicago, Indiana, so this is literally "living the dream." Moore worked out at the Berto Center (the Bulls' practice facility in Deerfield, IL) right before the NBA Draft, and The Sports Bank asked him then what kind of feedback the Bulls gave him. "Told me to … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls sign E’Twaun Moore; local product, childhood fan