So this is life A.R. after Rose. As you can see above Derrick Rose watched game two of the Chicago Bulls playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers from a United Center suite with his mom. And his absence explains the final 109-92 score. For a game recap, with audio from the players and coaches check out this link from Internet FM … [Read more...] about Bulls vs. Sixers will be a series; other observations and quips
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Scottie Pippen’s encouraging letter to the Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls losing their superstar Derrick Rose for the postseason is nothing short of devastation for their playoff hopes. Anytime you lose the reigning NBA MVP it's disaster. But Hall of Famer and Bulls legend Scottie Pippen sent the team an open letter of encouragement. Here's an excerpt: … [Read more...] about Scottie Pippen’s encouraging letter to the Chicago Bulls
Can Bulls make ‘Ewing Theory’ type playoff run?
With Derrick Rose’s season over, almost everyone has written off the Chicago Bulls' title hopes, and understandably so. But what about the “Ewing Theory”? You know, Dave Cirilli and Bill Simmons’ theory that says a team occasionally comes together in the absence of its star and actually plays better than before? Is there any chance the Bulls can make a Ewing Theory-like run … [Read more...] about Can Bulls make ‘Ewing Theory’ type playoff run?
2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/1/12)
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the end of the season NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. (By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/1/12)
2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (5/1/12)
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the end of the season NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. (By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (5/1/12)
Derrick Rose: torn ACL, out for entire Playoffs
Derrick Rose is out for the entire postseason with a torn ACL. Yes, he's done for the playoffs, and essentially so are the Chicago Bulls. Everyone's reporting it, although NBC Miami seemed to get it first- or jumped the gun on it. Whatever, it's official now. … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose: torn ACL, out for entire Playoffs
NBA Playoff Predictions: Who wins it all?
The regular season is over and it's time to make that money. Can LeBron James finally capture his first NBA championship? Do the Lakers have enough to compete in the West? What about the Griz? Spurs? How about the Bulls in East? Is D-Rose healthy? Check it out! In 1,000 words or less, I give my playoff predictions and pick the NBA champion. Let's go! … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Predictions: Who wins it all?
Top Ten NBA unrestricted free agents
Now that the NBA regular season is over, fourteen teams are already looking ahead to next season. The 2012 NBA free agency class features more talent than the 2011 class but still nowhere near 2010 when guys like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire, Joe Johnson, Carlos Boozer, and David Lee were all on the market. Here are the top ten NBA unrestricted free … [Read more...] about Top Ten NBA unrestricted free agents
NBA Playoffs: Five BIG Questions in the Eastern Conference
With the NBA playoffs just a few days away, let's discuss five big questions in the Eastern Conference. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Five BIG Questions in the Eastern Conference
The Closest Thing to Michael Jordan? It’s NOT About the Numbers!
No one will ever be what Michael Jordan was to the Chicago Bulls, NBA, or basketball in general. Several great players have been compared to Jordan, most notably Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Everyone thought that James was going to be the next Jordan when he entered the league. Nine years later, James hasn’t accomplished anything more than a couple of MVP awards and two … [Read more...] about The Closest Thing to Michael Jordan? It’s NOT About the Numbers!