Knowing that the primary strength in NBA MVP Derrick Rose's game is penetrating the lane, you the Bulls fan may watch game five yelling at the tv, telling Rose to echo Rihanna's famous 2007 hit song: "Shut up and Drive." You might point to the fact that his three point game has only really been on once (game three Friday night) in the entire playoffs so far as further proof … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Biggest Issue: Balanced Offense through Drive & Kick
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Bulls C.J. Watson Appearing at Bench Mob Party
Chicago Bulls guard CJ Watson is scheduled to appear at The Fifty/50 Restaurant and Bar from 7-9pm on Friday May 13th. Official ‘Bench Mob’ t-shirts will be sold with all of the profits from sales going to Watson’s foundation, the Quiet Storm Foundation. The event will take place downstairs in the basement lounge. … [Read more...] about Bulls C.J. Watson Appearing at Bench Mob Party
MVP Derrick Rose’s Biggest Strength: Attacking the Rim
Each of the two elite athletes to win the NBA MVP award for the Chicago Bulls had a special signature component in their game. For Michael Jordan, it was that deadly turnaround jumper. It was even deadlier when he added in the fade-away aspect and he seemed automatic from 14-20 feet with his j. It was a move kids all over Chicago, the USA, and the world use to mimic in their … [Read more...] about MVP Derrick Rose’s Biggest Strength: Attacking the Rim
Bulls C.J. Watson is a Twitter Rock Star
One of the most colorful members of the Chicago Bulls "Bench Mob" is C.J. Watson. He's also one of the most colorful and well-known NBA players on Twitter; as his nearly 340,000 followers attests to. "C.J. knows a lot. He knows a lot of famous people around here. So watch that guy," Derrick Rose said jokingly after practice. Pretty solid praise when you consider it comes … [Read more...] about Bulls C.J. Watson is a Twitter Rock Star
Chicago Bulls Looking for Game 2 Vengeance on Atlanta Hawks
Yay. Derrick Rose won the MVP. Let’s celebrate. Yay. Okay, time to get back to things that are actually, you know, important. Saying the Bulls laid an egg in Game one is an insult to laying eggs. The Bulls absolutely dominated the Hawks in the regular season winning two out of three games with a margin of victory of 25.5 points. In the game they lost, the Bulls blew a … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Looking for Game 2 Vengeance on Atlanta Hawks
Derrick Rose is OFFICIALLY the NBA MVP, Captain Obvious
So D. Rose will be named league MVP? Good job Captain Obvious. Please excuse my snarkiness on what should be (and it is) a more joyous occasion. But that home loss in game one hurt. Tomorrow it will be announced- the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose is the NBA MVP. Just the second in team history (you may have heard of the other one, MJ or something like that) and the youngest MVP … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose is OFFICIALLY the NBA MVP, Captain Obvious
Bulls vs. Hawks: NBA Eastern Conference Semis, Let’s Get it On!
Are you excited for the NBA Playoffs? Are you enthused to see your #1 seeded Chicago Bulls advance past the Indiana Pacers and meet the Atlanta Hawks in the next round? This is crunch time, the big time! Of course, this Monday, most of us are buzzing about something else. There was a news story of note released Sunday night. You might have seen a little blurb, a tiny … [Read more...] about Bulls vs. Hawks: NBA Eastern Conference Semis, Let’s Get it On!
Atlanta Hawks Bringing Momentum into Series with Bulls
The Atlanta Hawks have a lot to feel good about as they upset the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs and reprise their role as the underdog in a round two showdown with the Chicago Bulls. The Hawks have to be happy with the production they got from their two shooting guards, Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford. Crawford looked unstoppable at times as he averaged … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks Bringing Momentum into Series with Bulls
Bulls Thibodeau Named NBA Coach of the Year
The Chicago Bulls' Tom Thibodeau will be named the NBA's Coach of the Year on Sunday, sources told the Chicago Tribune. A news conference with the Bulls and the NBA is set for 3:30 p.m. CT today at the Berto Center. He's well deserving of the award, as the Bulls had the biggest improvement in record of any team in the league. If any NBA team surpassed expectations more … [Read more...] about Bulls Thibodeau Named NBA Coach of the Year
Hawks Jamal Crawford: Familiar, Worthy Adversary for Bulls
Now that the Chicago Bulls have eliminated the Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta has dispatched Orlando, waiting for them in the second round is a very familiar potential opponent. In just one year’s time, Atlanta Hawks’ guard Jamal Crawford has transitioned from playoff rookie with the nerves of a kid on Christmas Eve into a playoff assassin with the poise of a savvy … [Read more...] about Hawks Jamal Crawford: Familiar, Worthy Adversary for Bulls