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QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Jun 23, 2011 -> 04:39 PM) I doubt the players take winning this trophy all that seriously. And I know for a fact that receiving a participation trophy isn't nearly as fun or good as receiving a first place trophy. As I recall, winner of the series takes the cup and also $1 million. Just think if Reinsdoff is willing spend the entire amount directly on the draft...

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 23, 2011 -> 09:52 PM) What? This shocks me coming from you. Bosh in '10 was better than Rose in '11. Share some of that purple drink? Feasting in a no defense, phx / gsw style offense scheme is better than playing under a defensive oriented slow paced offense? In that case Monte Ellis is better than Kobe, DWade and Derrick Rose.

holy s***, 30 pages of posts just for the draft? At this rate, we would exceed last year's post total before the lock out ends! I am not too excited about what Jimmy Butler brings to the table. He's a hard worker, but what he brings to the table is extremely similar to Deng or Brewer. Hearing about his story through his coach Buzz Williams at Marquette on the Score, it does sound like Bulter could be the type of guy who can become a cult hero here in Chicago overnight. The Mirotic pick is very intriguing however. Judging from the scouting report, he seems like a 3D version of Kyle Korver, in that he is an excellent set shooter, but he can also put the ball on the floor, post up, and has a variety of moves in his arsenal. He also has great basketball IQ and seems to just find a way to score, like Luis Scola, and he can hold his own against other league average small forwards on the defensive end.

Dude is listed as 6'0 tall and 150 lbs, that is like Chris Sale skinny. But a lefty who can hit upper 90s, has control issues with over 1 BB/IP, Aaron Poreda anyone?

Tyler Flowers 0-0 with 4 walks. LOL dude must have a sore should tonight with all the lifting of the bat.

Is Pierre's contract due this offseason? Looks like the dude has lost a few steps on the bases. With his atrocious bat and mediocre speed, I rather have a platoon of Lillibridge and Tyler Kuhn at LF next season.

Paulie will finish with a team high 32 HRs. Though TCQ was on pace to hit 50 HRs and drive in 120 until he gets into a tirade and breaks his own nose. Adam Dunn will finish with 30 HRS with OPS of .850 and make KW seem less of an idiot. The Danks brother will finally play together this season. But it comes when D1 gets demoted down to Triple A The Humber H2 will finish with a record of 15-9 with an ERA of 3.68 Gordon Beckham will tear it up from here on and the whole board, even the naysayers believe he has finally arrived Sox will finish with 88 wins, and yet not make the playoffs.

I'd say it has been one of the most awful 4 game experience for me as a Bulls fan ever. Miami's achille's heel has been their inability to beat elite teams and their inability (Lebron's) to finish out close games. The Bulls on the other hand, were mediocre at times against weak teams and has been superb against elite competition, they excelled in close games because D-Rose often times single handedly wins the game for the team. But it seems like the trend has reversed completely this series. Lebron was ultra aggressive and got some big time buckets down the stretch, and Rose has failed time and time over again in end of the game situation. They embarrassed us by beating us at our own game on our home court, twice. That, plus the fact that our offense has been completely been shut down really makes this series one to forget. I really hope this will not be the trend going forward vs the Heat. The only way for us to even compete with the Heat is to get an all star level SG, namely Ginobili or Eric Gordon. Even that, we aren't guaranteed to beat the Heat in the playoffs. Noah is garbage offensively when it matters, and Boozer is probably the worst big name playoff performer in the league today. If we have to beat the Heat, we HAVE TO get Dwight Howard. The Bulls know that, D Rose knows that, and I think Howard knows that. He can only beat the Heat if he join the Thunder or the Bulls. With that, here are my fantasy trade proposals that will help push us past the heat but not a chance it's gonna happen. Trade Noah, Boozer, Asik, and a future first round pick to the Magic for Howard, Duhon, and Daniel Orton. We have to get Howard, because Heat can stop D Rose, or Howard, but not both at the same time. Trade Duhon, Orton, and a first round pick this year for Channing Frye. Frye would theoretically fit well with Howard and Rose because he can stretch the defense. Trade a first round pick this year, and a future first round pick for Aaron Affalo. I really like this guy. He has become a really good shooter, handles and doesn't turn the ball over at all, and best of all, he is one of the few guys that can guard Wade well. Sign a guy like JJ Barea or Mike Bibby to play the backup point. CJ Watson might be a decent defender, but mainly because he's in Thib's system, he is garbage when it comes to knocking down long shots and playing the point. Bring back Kurt Thomas to play back up center or draft one in the 2nd round. The lineup would look something like Howard / Thomas Frye / Gibson Deng / Korver Affalo / Brewer / Bogans Rose / Barea or Bibby We have to studs who demands double team every possession, and guys who can stretch the defense and yet still one of the top defensive units in the league. As bad as it sounds, getting Howard may be our only chance to get past the Heat.

QUOTE (Felix @ May 10, 2011 -> 09:43 PM) The funny thing about this is that Josh Smith shot better (albeit by 1%) from 16-23 feet than Rose did this year. He also had the same eFG from 3 as Rose this year. So really, any Bulls fan making fun of Josh Smith's jump shot... Smith's eFG% on jump shots is 42.8%, and 44.1% for Rose. I don't think teams will ever need to double team Smoove on the perimeter, while Rose faces constant double teams and traps. Rose also have the immense responsibility of creating shots on the perimeter with shot clock winding down. And please don't even bring up the 3 point shooting story, Rose has more than twice as many makes from 3 than Smith, and if you want the real story, take off the 30 miss 3 point shots from half court or full court heaves Rose took at the end of quarters. Yes. 30.

QUOTE (smalls2598 @ May 10, 2011 -> 09:42 AM) The All Defensive Teams were announced last night: 1st Team (total votes): Dwight Howard 56 Rajon Rondo 39 LeBron James 38 Kobe Bryant 33 Kevin Garnett 33 2nd Team: Tony Allen 23 Chris Paul 18 Tyson Chandler 17 Andre Iguodala 15 Joakim Noah 15 Rose had the most votes of players who missed with 14; Deng had 11; Bogans had 2 Kobe and Garnett each received their 9th selection, tying Jordan and Gary Payton for most all-time. NBA.com article Kobe getting all first team honor is ridiculous. Just about every person who watches basketball knows his defense has been really bad this year. It showed throughout much of the playoffs. His defensive plus and minuses is one of the worst in the league IIRC. Tony Allen has a better defender than Kobe hands down. This is almost as bad as Jeter getting Gold Gloves year in and year out.

It's official! D-Rose is the youngest MVP in league history, amassing 113 of the 120 first place votes. http://www.nba.com/bulls/d-rose-mvp.html Pretty cool coverage at Bulls.com too

couple of interesting notes about the second round The only analyst on ESPN that's picking the Bulls to sweep the Hawks is..... John Hollinger. I am shocked. The Celtics and the Heat actually gets a 3 day rest between Game 2 and Game 3 (G2 on Tues, G3 on Sat.) while the Bulls and Hawks will play every other day. This will be though if we run into nagging injuries.

There is nothing like a Game 7 overtime of the Stanley Cup playoffs, granted it's only the opening round. This ought to be awesome!

Rose went on a three point rampage a couple weeks ago when both Boozer and Noah were out. I think over a 6 game stretch he was taking 8 3s a game and only making 25% of them. But I also read an article a few weeks back, noting that much of Derrick's underwhelming 3 point% is due to the fact that he have to take so many 3s late in the shot clock, and hoist up long distance 3 pointers at the end of the quarter. 25 of them to be exact. Take those off and his percentage is at a more respectable 35-36%. If you watch games, he actually demands the ball with little time left in the quarter, he doesn't mind sacrificing his stats for the team. You can't say that about every superstar. Also, I noticed that his three point shot has gotten a little flatter compared to earlier in the season. This could be an effect of tired legs from intense summer practice and the FIBA tournament. If he continues gets a nice rest over the summer, and keep practicing on the shot, I have no problem with him taking 4 3 pointers a game.

the rate that DRose takes and makes FT is quite scary right now. At this rate, he can get to the line 10 times next season and hit 90% of them. This only thing that worries me now if Noah, he hasn't really mash well with Boozer since his return from the thumb injury. I would like to see him get more playing time in the near future.

This bizarre. The baby came out black and Steve was like this can't be mine!

Sox 2-0. Twins 0-2. We got a 2 game lead on them already in less than 24 hours since start of the season.

Omer. Asik. Obliterated Kevin Love with the nasty rejection.

QUOTE (Felix @ Mar 25, 2011 -> 02:53 PM) If it's the former, then I'm giving the nod to Dwight. He changes everything about the games Orlando plays. Their whole system is built around him offensively, and defensively he shuts off the paint from anyone on the other team. DBAH0 watches the Magic way more than I do, but every time I see them play, there's no doubt to me that Dwight significantly changes how both teams approach the game. I think a bulk of your argument is based on physical dominance. Howard, being the man child with freakish athleticism, looks to be the most dominant player on the floor every game out there. With the eye test alone, he definitely has the most impact in the game both ends of the floor because he looks superior to his opposition. But if you take a look at DRose, is there a more dominant 6'3 guard in the league in DRose? I mean it tough to say that a 6'3 point guard is physically dominating, but that is exactly DRose is. Watching Rose on a drive to the hoop is like watching a wild stallion let loose from the barn racing towards the carrots up front while barn keepers are trying to catch him from behind. Many times you would see big men try to grab a piece of Rose while he relentlessly tries to get to the hoop. If you need illustration, just look at the amazing layup against Wade and Lebron in the last Heat game. The point is that, I think Rose is just as physically dominating as howard on the offensive end, even though he is a 6'3 point guard. Defensively, there is no argument, Howard definitely brings more to the table than Rose. But given Rose's many late game heroics and clutch plays(tonight is a great example), it definitely gives him the edge over Howard. Howard on the other hand, is a liability in late games because his poor FT shooting, and teams don't usually draw up plays for big men late in the game. I think the value both men brings to the table is more similar than a lot would think. As a vivid Bulls fan, I say the MVP race is a toss up now between Rose and Howard, but I will give Rose the slight advantage given the Bulls are 7 games up on the Magic in the loss column. If both team's record are similar, I would go for Howard in a heart beat. p.s. if you think Howard has a s***ty supporting cast, get this. Count the number of games the offensively inept Keith Bogans, Taj Gibson, the 55 year old Kurt Thomas, and the injured Noah started for us, you would be amazed that the Bulls are somehow in first place.

QUOTE (PeavyTime @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 07:58 AM) Did anyone catch that unbelievably bush league move by Hilton Armstrong at the end of the game last night? Dude pretended to shake CJ Watson's hand as CJ was dribbling off the last 10 seconds, stole the ball, ran up and hit a 3. I was in shock. The Bulls were in shock. Unreal. This classless fool is known for doing this. He can't get any stats during real competition so he have to pad his stats using bush league moves.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Mar 21, 2011 -> 11:49 PM) lol at Griffin's response, you could tell the guy had about 3 reactions at the same time, and knew right away he blew it and got a tech and tried to shut up but it was too late. I'd gone insane too if I was Blake. Normally if the player posterizes someone like that, they would always call the blocking foul instead of a charge, and this was a really close call. I think the ref was just tired of Blake doing mean things to foreign white centers.

Is this the best dunk that's called an offensive foul?

It's hard not to envision Howard in a Laker uniform. In two years, Kobe would be 34, going into his 16th season. With the Kobe on the verge of retirement and the Laker in need of a superstar, I would assume they will go all out of Howard. The Lakers has always had a superstar/hall of famer on their squad, from Elgin Baylor to Jerry West, to Wilt, Kareem, Magic, Shaq, and Kobe. Howard would have the personality, style of play, and impact to be the torch bearer to a Laker great and play in front of the most popular basketball team in the world. He could be the face of the Lakers for the next 7-8 years. For Howard, it would increase his already great popularity, and possibly cement his legacy if he can win with that team.

QUOTE (Felix @ Mar 18, 2011 -> 08:39 PM) Bulls are REALLY lucky that wasn't called a foul. (although the Pacers announcers were ridiculously homericious there ) Pacers announcers are some of the most homerist announcers ever. with 47.6 seconds left in over, Rose drove the lane, the defender was trying to take the charge, both men hit the deck hard as Rose hits the layup, clearly a block foul should have been call, but those morons say it was a good no call (really? when both men hit the floor hard, it should be a good no call?). with 24 seconds left, Rose strips McRoberts, he got all balls, barely any arms, but McRoberts sold it and refs called a foul. Those f***ers says that's got to be a foul. Good thing that those f***ers will be working locally their entire lives.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Mar 16, 2011 -> 09:38 PM) Wade has to be the most unlikeable player in the NBA. from a Chicago sport fans perspective, yes. from a basketball fan perspective, it's probably lebron. but from a player's perspective, KG has gotta be the most unlikeable guy. I am not sure how many foes he has now, but he has been a complete asshole ever since he moved to Boston.