Chicago Bulls Under Vinny Del Negro
The Chicago Bulls had a better season then their record would have indicated in 08′ -’09, 41-41. They were eliminated in the first round by the hands of the Boston Celtics but proved they had a never say quit mentality. Each game was seemingly more dramatic then the previous one. The Celtics had all they could ever want from the Bulls in that series without question. The Bulls look to build off their great performance in the 09′ playoffs this season.
Led by the skill of Ben Gordon and Luol Deng, this team was a force to be reckoned with. Ultimately, things collapsed in Chicago, which led to the firing of head coach Scott Skiles.
Point guard and rookie sensation Derrick Rose had a fantastic rookie season. Rose averaged 6 assists per game, 16 points per game and started 81 games. Rose is a very explosive player and has all-star written on him.
The loss of Ben Gordon will hurt the Bulls offense – during the 09′ season Gordon averaged 21 points per game and had a sensational first round playoff. Where the Bulls will make up for the points lost during the season will be interesting to see.
Young teams in the NBA typically don’t win much so a year under Rose’s belt should help his game. The point guard should be a leader on the court as well as scorer when necessary, Rose can do anything he chooses.
Also present are Joakim Noah and Tyrus Thomas, both defensive monsters capable of rebounding, blocking shots, and more.
The Bulls potentially are a 46-49 win team; in the Eastern Conference the Bulls should get a few easy wins. The Bulls won’t beat the Cavs for the division title – but the Bulls can make the Cavs work for their wins against them.
There’s plenty of talent to go around in Chicago. As the season continues, they will only get better with time. Here’s to hoping that head coach Vinny Del Negro does the right things with it.
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