The Bulls won't get past the 2nd round(guarantee)

[aboss4real24]

this is the most overhyped team in sports right now,

They have done nothing to be considered a east favorite, all they did was get rid of booster n replace him with the same exact player just a 7foot version

Let's not 4get there coach doesn't manage minutes well

Tim thibbahoe runs em down to da ground

Rose will never b da same. He's dun

Tired of nggaz overratn dese trash ass teamz


I got da bullz losing in the 2nd round

Can't w8 4 nyk 2 sweep dese Nggas

[J Shuttlesworth]

Can't even read this post.

But either way, they will be better than the Knicks

[ballinhun8]

What are tomorrow's winning lotto numbers?


I assume you can see into the future.





BTW, mad gay that you post in pink. I assume you are a bottom just because you flaunt it like that.

[Nash]

I kinda agree and not, it all depends on if Rose could come back being the superstar he once was. Switching Boozer for 34 year old Gasol isn't that big of a game changer.

Although, I do think Gasol and Noah will be exciting to watch with that passing game of theirs.

[Legends66NBA7]

There no team more overrated from this off season than the Washington Wizards.

[navy]

There no team more overrated from this off season than the Washington Wizards.
Not like any of the Eastern teams are expected to win, how overrated can they be. :confusedshrug:

[nathanjizzle]

we just entered our prime. deal with it:pimp:

[Bernkastel]

Saying they won't get past the second round is such a hedge. Either say first round or nothing. :>(

[CHi1PriDe]

Hahaha knicks won't even make playoffs with that sorry ass roster. Calderon and dalembert isn't going to save your team. Our front court alone will smash the shit outta ur team. You're team sucks son, stay irrelevant my friend.

[Legends66NBA7]

Not like any of the Eastern teams are expected to win, how overrated can they be. :confusedshrug:

-Top 3 locks in the east, some are saying top 1.
-Deepest frontcourt in the NBA claims.
-ECF locks

Just because they aren't expected to win, doesn't mean you can't be overrated.

[mugiwara]

I kinda agree and not, it all depends on if Rose could come back being the superstar he once was. Switching Boozer for 34 year old Gasol isn't that big of a game changer.

Although, I do think Gasol and Noah will be exciting to watch with that passing game of theirs.

Ignorance is bliss. Have fun with Deng, he is a great player.

[SpecialQue]

OP acting like the Knicks are somehow going to make the playoffs. :roll:

[Lebronxrings]

eastern conference is so stacked that no one has a gurantee of winning it. Meanwhile in the west... Fastbreaks, no defense, bleh.

[poido123]

I kinda agree and not, it all depends on if Rose could come back being the superstar he once was. Switching Boozer for 34 year old Gasol isn't that big of a game changer.

Although, I do think Gasol and Noah will be exciting to watch with that passing game of theirs.

Gasol is a better fit. Not necessarily that much better...

Gasols strengths are exactly what the bulls need from that position.

Gasol is very good at positioning in the post and understands post passing a lot better than boozer does.

We didn't so much need boozers rebounding, which is one of his strengths.gasol also misses less rotations and attempts to block shots unlike boozer...

Appreciate the gasol Noah compliment, since you're a heat fan and all :cheers:

[poido123]

OP acting like the Knicks are somehow going to make the playoffs. :roll:


He's had it in for the bulls for a long time, well as long as I can remember.

Anyone with half a brain would know that bulls were the second best team in the east when rose was healthy. They added some pretty good pieces too, theres no reason for them to have a bad year health permitting.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

If they're healthy they're the best team in the east as it stands...

[poido123]

If they're healthy they're the best team in the east as it stands...


:cheers:

[livingby3's]

There no team more overrated from this off season than the Washington Wizards.

I would say yes they're overrated, but not the most.

Barring injuries on major minutes players, this team is going to outplay alot of East teams. Losing Ariza is big, but this team is a year older, a year smarter. Their experience from last playoff is gonna be huge for their growth as a team and their confidence. I'll say look out, they going to be good, especially Beal

[Roundball_Rock]

They won 48 games last year without Rose--and had the worst offense in the league. Gasol is an upgrade at PF--better passer--so along with Noah we have a great passing front court. They Bulls also added offensive firepower on the bench with Mirotic and McDermott. These changes alone would have the Bulls at a 55 win level. Rose, even at 80%, would be enough to make the Bulls the top team in the East again.

Which 2 teams are better than the Bulls right now in the East?

[navy]

They won 48 games last year without Rose--and had the worst offense in the league. Gasol is an upgrade at PF--better passer--so along with Noah we have a great passing front court. They Bulls also added offensive firepower on the bench with Mirotic and McDermott. These changes alone would have the Bulls at a 55 win level. Rose, even at 80%, would be enough to make the Bulls the top team in the East again.

Which 2 teams are better than the Bulls right now in the East?

Regular season warriors. Who on that Bulls team is playoff reliable? :no:

[poido123]

There no team more overrated from this off season than the Washington Wizards.


I tend to agree and a lot hinges on their two best players improving again(beal should).

I think that the wizards and Toronto are at about the same pegging though.

[aboss4real24]

PPL R Acting like da bulls o# wont still b trash

[LakersFan626]

There no team more overrated from this off season than the Washington Wizards.

Wall, Beal, Nene, Gortat, Pierce... pretty good core considering that Pierce can also create his own offense unlike Ariza. The Bulls' core is Rose, Noah, Pau, Gibson, and Butler... good team but the Wiz core is better and I see them in the ECF against Cleveland unless Wade has a bounce back year and Bosh puts up Raptors-esque numbers as Miami's still very solid with those two, Deng, and most of the supporting cast still in tact like Chalmers, Haslem, Cole, and Birdman, with Granger and McRoberts added to that.

[poido123]

Regular season warriors. Who on that Bulls team is playoff reliable? :no:


Are you suggesting that we should of beaten the heat in the playoffs the last few years?

Wizards beat us last year with half this current team. You and I know the bulls are a lot different this year.

[navy]

Are you suggesting that we should of beaten the heat in the playoffs the last few years?

Wizards beat us last year with half this current team. You and I know the bulls are a lot different this year.
Who have the Bulls ever beaten in the playoffs? :confusedshrug:

The Wizards beat yall because the Bulls dont have anyone reliable for the playoffs. The tough guy act only gets them so far.

I would hope your not relying on the two year removed from basketball Rose, the soft I havent banged since 2010 Gasol, or a couple of rookies to put you through the top.

In fact is the Bulls playoff defense even reliable? I have to check that.

[Legends66NBA7]

I think that the wizards and Toronto are at about the same pegging though.

That's because they are.

Really, I've yet to hear why Washington is so much better than Toronto. Infact, what makes them so much better than Indiana, Miami Charlotte, Atlanta, and Cleveland ?

:confusedshrug:

[poido123]

That's because they are.

Really, I've yet to hear why Washington is so much better than Toronto. Infact, what makes them so much better than Indiana, Miami Charlotte, Atlanta, and Cleveland ?

:confusedshrug:


I agree. They should be on that second tier IMO with those other teams.

Bulls and cavs are the ones to beat in the east when healthy.

[poido123]

Who have the Bulls ever beaten in the playoffs? :confusedshrug:

The Wizards beat yall because the Bulls dont have anyone reliable for the playoffs. The tough guy act only gets them so far.

I would hope your not relying on the two year removed from basketball Rose, the soft I havent banged since 2010 Gasol, or a couple of rookies to put you through the top.

In fact is the Bulls playoff defense even reliable? I have to check that.


I have no idea where you get this shit from?

The rose/deng/Noah era;

Conference finals in 2011
1st round exit (rose goes down)2012
2nd round and lose to eventual champions Miami 2013(no rose or Deng)
1st round exit(no rose ) 2014


Looking at this, how exactly have we failed in the playoffs? Where do you get that shit from son? What do you suppose we do in any of these circumstances smart guy?

Get your hating ass outta here and get a clue :facepalm

Funny how our best playoffs run coincides with a healthy rose huh?

Fcking idiots on this forum

I won't even begin to explain gasols post passing and offense for this team, because I don't think you're all there...

[hawksdogsbraves]

Healthy Rose means the Bulls are easily EC favorites. If/when the Cavs get Love it gets a little more complicated, but the Bulls will still stomp any other team in the East. Gasol makes their frontcourt sooo good.

That being said, we'll have to see if mental midget Rose can play a full season, hopefully his 'muscle memory' comes back.

[Quizno]

i'm laughing at how bulls fans think getting pau is some kind of game changer. you're getting a taller boozer. you aren't getting 2010 pau

[hawksdogsbraves]

i'm laughing at how bulls fans think getting pau is some kind of game changer. you're getting a taller boozer. you aren't getting 2010 pau

They're paying him $7mil/yr to come off the bench and he's significantly better than Boozer both offensively and more importantly defensively. Boozer made twice that last year to put up worse stats and not play a lick of defense. It's a pretty major upgrade.

[Quizno]

They're paying him $7mil/yr to come off the bench and he's significantly better than Boozer both offensively and more importantly defensively. Boozer made twice that last year to put up worse stats and not play a lick of defense. It's a pretty major upgrade.
dude, i don't know if you've seen pau play the past two years but he is absolutely terrible defensively. if you're a bulls fan then you'll see what i'm talking about. you'll get annoyed at power forwards routinely going off on him. and then you'll get upset at how pau never posts up and settles for mediocre 15 foot jumpers and fadeaways.

pau is straight up garbageeeee defensively. prepare to watch the late rotations on help defense and getting abused one on one

[Human Error]

If they're healthy they're the best team in the east as it stands...
I think the healthy Cavaliers are the best team in the East. The Bulls are good but I would put them a notch below, along with the Pacers. And this thread is funny because the Knicks will not make the playoffs.

[Inferno]

:kobe: Get out of here, bruh

http://i.imgur.com/nU678k9.jpg

[poido123]

dude, i don't know if you've seen pau play the past two years but he is absolutely terrible defensively. if you're a bulls fan then you'll see what i'm talking about. you'll get annoyed at power forwards routinely going off on him. and then you'll get upset at how pau never posts up and settles for mediocre 15 foot jumpers and fadeaways.

pau is straight up garbageeeee defensively. prepare to watch the late rotations on help defense and getting abused one on one


Look who he's been playing with for the last few years?

That might have a bit to do with it :confusedshrug:

[poido123]

I think the healthy Cavaliers are the best team in the East. The Bulls are good but I would put them a notch below, along with the Pacers. And this thread is funny because the Knicks will not make the playoffs.

Playoff inexperience outside of lebron and ray, big changes and little time together.

It might take them a year to click, which is why I think bulls should be favorite.

[SHABBA]

The East is wide open but I'd definitely favour them at the moment even with questions about Rose, at least until the Cavs get Love.

[smoovegittar]

If the Bulls DON'T make the playoffs, all you fans better get in the apology line.

I don't want to hear about Rose - I'll go with the trend... he won't be healthy for possible post-season play.

Knicks have to show me something before I pencil them in the playoffs. The East is pretty open, but new teams are on the rise.

[poido123]

If the Bulls DON'T make the playoffs, all you fans better get in the apology line.

I don't want to hear about Rose - I'll go with the trend... he won't be healthy for possible post-season play.

Knicks have to show me something before I pencil them in the playoffs. The East is pretty open, but new teams are on the rise.


No excuses. The bulls team is a playoff team without rose.

I'm backing them, I'd be disappointed if they didn't make ECF at the least.

[poido123]

The East is wide open but I'd definitely favour them at the moment even with questions about Rose, at least until the Cavs get Love.


Give that uncompetitive p*ssy Love.

We will kick their ass either way.

[T_L_P]

eastern conference is so stacked that no one has a gurantee of winning it. Meanwhile in the west... Fastbreaks, no defense, bleh.

If this were true, how come Eastern teams generally perform worse against the West?

[Smook A.]

The Knicks won't get past the regular season (guaranteed)

[smoovegittar]

The Knicks won't get past the regular season (guaranteed)

If they do, you're gonna catch it from me! :D

[BlackWhiteGreen]

You realise the Bulls might end up playing someone like the Nets or Hornets in the 2nd round? :oldlol: I do think they're being a bit overrated but in reality, the East is trash.

[Smook A.]

If they do, you're gonna catch it from me! :D
ok

[poido123]

You realise the Bulls might end up playing someone like the Nets or Hornets in the 2nd round? :oldlol: I do think they're being a bit overrated but in reality, the East is trash.


Prefer the nets. I know we got them covered.

Hornets could be really dangerous though and I think Jordan will be a great mentor for Stephenson. I'm expecting lance to have a great year this year.

[Legends66NBA7]

If the Bulls DON'T make the playoffs, all you fans better get in the apology line.

How do you propose they don't make the playoffs ? Remember last year when they lost Rose and traded Deng and were supposed to tank ? They ended up with the 4th seed.

[CHi1PriDe]

:kobe: Get out of here, bruh

http://i.imgur.com/nU678k9.jpg

Lol is that really him?!

[Inferno]

Lol is that really him?!

Yup :lol

[Dengness9]

i'm laughing at how bulls fans think getting pau is some kind of game changer. you're getting a taller boozer. you aren't getting 2010 pau


I'm laughing at you because the Spurs, Heat, Thunder, Lakers, Knicks, and Bulls all went after him in the off season.

Those 6 franchises are major markets or some of the best teams.

When you have Noah, Gibson, and Mirotic, you don't need 2010 Gasol.

A taller Boozer? Even if I agree with that dumb ass comment, a taller boozer would still be better than Boozer right? Right.

People wouldn't hate on the Bulls right now if they didn't have a great offseason.

[Dengness9]

The only team that gets ripped on for being pathetic is the Knicks for the most part.


Calderon > Jordan

[Meticode]

Quizno showing his ignorance in this thread. Gasol is a taller Boozer? Okay, let's totally forget about the fact that Gasol is one of the best passing big-men in the league, but he's a taller Boozer?

[SpecialQue]

My only concern with Pau is potential injuries if his minutes aren't managed right. He's going to be raping harder than his former teammate in the weak-ass east.

[poido123]

My only concern with Pau is potential injuries if his minutes aren't managed right. He's going to be raping harder than his former teammate in the weak-ass east.


If thibs doesn't limit his minutes in the reg season, we don't deserve to win shit, period.

There is no excuse for playing gasol big minutes in reg season games, when we have a bevvy of frontcourt players.

I'd say gasol is our next most important player next to rose.

Without gasol, we lose our balance to scoring in the post and an excellent post passer who will create a lot of points for our cutters and shooters. Relying on Noah to create offense is not going to get it done.

So yeah, gasol is super important to us, thibs please look after him!

[poido123]

Quizno showing his ignorance in this thread. Gasol is a taller Boozer? Okay, let's totally forget about the fact that Gasol is one of the best passing big-men in the league, but he's a taller Boozer?


The bad defense, I can see the comparison there, but everything else they are not alike at all.

Gasol attempts block shots, misses rotations less, has an elite passing game out of the post, but not as strong of a rebounder as boozer.

[smoovegittar]

The bad defense, I can see the comparison there, but everything else they are not alike at all.

Gasol attempts block shots, misses rotations less, has an elite passing game out of the post, but not as strong of a rebounder as boozer.
Gasol won't scream like an effin' retread if he gets a rebound. Never could stand Boozer, even from the Duke days. You won't miss him having Pau.

[smoovegittar]

I'm laughing at you because the Spurs, Heat, Thunder, Lakers, Knicks, and Bulls all went after him in the off season.

Those 6 franchises are major markets or some of the best teams.

When you have Noah, Gibson, and Mirotic, you don't need 2010 Gasol.

A taller Boozer? Even if I agree with that dumb ass comment, a taller boozer would still be better than Boozer right? Right.

People wouldn't hate on the Bulls right now if they didn't have a great offseason.
Great offseason? You blew it getting the superstar. You had a nice rebound with Gasol; don't get too cocky.:no:

[red1]

:kobe: Get out of here, bruh

http://i.imgur.com/nU678k9.jpg
:oldlol: nice cap gun bruh

[Meticode]

but not as strong of a rebounder as boozer.
I disagree. I feel Gasol is far and away a more consistent rebounder. Per 36 Gasol averages between 12.9 up to 15.0 rebounds per 36 minutes thel ast 4-5 years. Boozer deosn't even crack 11.0 per 36 the last 4-5 years.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/boozeca01.html

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gasolpa01.html

[poido123]

I disagree. I feel Gasol is far and away a more consistent rebounder. Per 36 Gasol averages between 12.9 up to 15.0 rebounds per 36 minutes thel ast 4-5 years. Boozer deosn't even crack 11.0 per 36 the last 4-5 years.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/boozeca01.html

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gasolpa01.html


Well that means gasol is better at everything than boozer except for "get it jo" shouts or boot polishing the head :lol

[CHi1PriDe]

Yup :lol

Not gonna take his wanna wangsta ass seriously esp with his whack ass piece :facepalm

[poido123]

Gasol won't scream like an effin' retread if he gets a rebound. Never could stand Boozer, even from the Duke days. You won't miss him having Pau.


Dengness is a good guy, just let's passion overcome logic sometimes...:cheers:

[97 bulls]

Well that means gasol is better at everything than boozer except for "get it jo" shouts or boot polishing the head :lol
Lol. Classic.

[smoovegittar]

How do you propose they don't make the playoffs ? Remember last year when they lost Rose and traded Deng and were supposed to tank ? They ended up with the 4th seed.
I didn't like their body language against the Wiz. At times, they looked old and confused (along with their coach). If Noah goes down with an injury, you still gonna pencil in the playoffs? I don't like the Bull's depth at all.

I don't have this "confident" feeling that Bulls fans have concerning playoffs this early with just about any Eastern team. There could be some major steps forward or backwards with just about anyone.

[smoovegittar]

Dengness is a good guy, just let's passion overcome logic sometimes...:cheers:
WORD. I'm about having fun too, even if I come off a little heavy. We've had our "Melo" exchanges, yes. :cheers:

[poido123]

Lol. Classic.


I haven't seen you around for a while, how do you think we will go? Past the 2nd round?

[97 bulls]

The Bulls have a few "what ifs" but no more than anyone else. The Heat now have question marks with James leaving and Wades health. The Pacers lost what Bird called their best player.

I love our chances to get out if the East.

[poido123]

I didn't like their body language against the Wiz. At times, they looked old and confused (along with their coach). If Noah goes down with an injury, you still gonna pencil in the playoffs? I don't like the Bull's depth at all.

I don't have this "confident" feeling that Bulls fans have concerning playoffs this early with just about any Eastern team. There could be some major steps forward or backwards with just about anyone.


I know Noah is fit and has been putting in serious off season training over the last few years, but thibs is still playing him too many minutes in the reg season, as he has with other players as well..

I agree, we played very poor against the wiz, but I guess that happens when you're tired of not having your best player out on the floor. Its like they knew there wasn't much point of a deep playoff run.

[Soundwave]

I like this Bulls team, just not sure if they can beat LeBron in a 7 game series though.

DRose has to come back and take some of the mental weakness out of his game and rise up.

If they had gotten Carmelo then it'd be on.

[poido123]

WORD. I'm about having fun too, even if I come off a little heavy. We've had our "Melo" exchanges, yes. :cheers:

I moved on from that very quickly.

I wasn't high on getting him, just wasn't 100% sure he was a good fit like everyone else was saying.

I like our team now, lots of good talent to grow with and a good chance to give it a shake this year.

[smoovegittar]

I know Noah is fit and has been putting in serious off season training over the last few years, but thibs is still playing him too many minutes in the reg season, as he has with other players as well..

I agree, we played very poor against the wiz, but I guess that happens when you're tired of not having your best player out on the floor. Its like they knew there wasn't much point of a deep playoff run.
Yes, at times it seemed like they were just exasperated. I don't doubt for a minute Noah is ready; he's one of my favorite players currently active. Gun to my head, I say the Bulls are top 3 in East. But that's why they play the game, to quote a phrase.

...by the way, I enjoy a good exchange. Thanks! :rockon:

[poido123]

I like this Bulls team, just not sure if they can beat LeBron in a 7 game series though.

DRose has to come back and take some of the mental weakness out of his game and rise up.

If they had gotten Carmelo then it'd be on.

Big changes in Cleveland. Young talent and inexperienced in the playoffs. Where are their defenders?

We don't need melo, we got enough now. No excuses.

We have a lot more variety in our passing options and spacing(bevvy of shooters).

No longer will we have to go through Deng's one dimensional straight line drives or kicking the ball out to a bogans to brick the ball.

[poido123]

Yes, at times it seemed like they were just exasperated. I don't doubt for a minute Noah is ready; he's one of my favorite players currently active. Gun to my head, I say the Bulls are top 3 in East. But that's why they play the game, to quote a phrase.

...by the way, I enjoy a good exchange. Thanks! :rockon:


Its hard going when you have to thank someone for a good exchange :oldlol:

ISH is not always accommodating to a serious conversation without the trolling.

:cheers:

Good luck this year!

[smoovegittar]

Its hard going when you have to thank someone for a good exchange :oldlol:

ISH is not always accommodating to a serious conversation without the trolling.

:cheers:

Good luck this year!

Oh, I'll be around :oldlol: and good luck to you. The season can't get here quick enough -

[Soundwave]

Big changes in Cleveland. Young talent and inexperienced in the playoffs. Where are their defenders?

We don't need melo, we got enough now. No excuses.

We have a lot more variety in our passing options and spacing(bevvy of shooters).

No longer will we have to go through Deng's one dimensional straight line drives or kicking the ball out to a bogans to brick the ball.

We'll see. I'll be rooting for the Bulls, but I'm not a big believer that "scoring by committee" works that well unless you have a perfectly tuned team like the Spurs to do it with (and for the Spurs that's really as result of the core guys being together for a decade plus).

If the Bulls are going to make it out of the East, DRose has to earn his playoff manhood.

[poido123]

We'll see. I'll be rooting for the Bulls, but I'm not a big believer that "scoring by committee" works that well unless you have a perfectly tuned team like the Spurs to do it with (and for the Spurs that's really as result of the core guys being together for a decade plus).

If the Bulls are going to make it out of the East, DRose has to earn his playoff manhood.


This is my concern too, a lot will rest on how we move the ball and rose stepping up in the playoffs.

If we move the ball inside, outside and around well, we are a big show.

[Dengness9]

Great offseason? You blew it getting the superstar. You had a nice rebound with Gasol; don't get too cocky.:no:


Wait a second. We didn't get Melo but it doesn't mean the Bulls didn't have a great offseason.

Gasol was a rebound but also a target the Bulls talked to in LA 2 days after Melo went to Chicago.

Bulls wanted Gasol regardless. Especially when you realize the guy passed up better teams (OKC, SAS) and more money (LAL, ATL).

Gasol wasnt the only acquisition.

Bulls turned 16 and 19 into McDermott who led the NCAA in scoring, made 1st team all summer league and now is on the USA select team. I know he has to prove himself but why wouldn't I be excited the guy is impressing people already.

Nikola Mirotic. I'm not into the business of overhyping guys or claiming they will good or great. But it's adding a 6-10 highly touted Euro player who is 23 years old but has played against professional level talent for years. Someone would have taken this kid top 10 this year for sure. Best yet, he has little pressure with Noah, Pau, and Taj flanking him. A great Euro in Pau to learn from and a great coach in Thibs.

Not talking shit, if the Knicks acquired a guy like McDermott or Mirotic this summer, the fan base would be going nuts in excitement.

Aaron Brooks is literally a perfect backup compliment for this team too to go with Rose and Kirk. Cj, Nate, and Dj all flourished under Thibs, Brooks is in a good spot.



Getting Melo would have been an EPIC summer. We couldn't get a guy away from his birthplace and fave city where his family is comfy and offered him the most. Bulls did what they could, it was down to NY and Chicago.

If it was down to any other city and Chicago, and he chose the other city....That's a failure. But not getting Melo out of 124 for 5, in his city? Is what it is homeboy.

All things considered, with Rose coming back too.....still a great summer.

[Milbuck]

Rose/Brooks/Hinrich
Butler/Snell
McDermott/Dunleavy
Gasol/Mirotic
Noah/Taj

With the way Rose looked at that Team USA practice..he looks like the old Derrick Rose. There were people on the team staff that said he looked even better and more explosive than he did before the injuries.

That lineup, coached by Thibs, is winning 60+ games and making the ECF with a great shot at the finals.

****ing LOL at Knicks fans like OP getting cocky after retaining one star...who's gonna be getting 25mil a year into his mid 30s :oldlol: Melo's a great player but that contract is going to kill them in 3-4 years.

[Legends66NBA7]

I didn't like their body language against the Wiz. At times, they looked old and confused (along with their coach). If Noah goes down with an injury, you still gonna pencil in the playoffs? I don't like the Bull's depth at all.

That would have to apply to other teams who are usually injury prone. Even when the Bulls are injured they can still get to the playoffs, it's still the Eastern Conference. Now Noah is important, clearly, but he's played through pain before even in the playoffs. I can't see him missing much time unless it's a season ending injury. But still, I wouldn't count out the Bulls. They play hard and have great coaching.


I don't have this "confident" feeling that Bulls fans have concerning playoffs this early with just about any Eastern team. There could be some major steps forward or backwards with just about anyone.

They have a right to be confident, but I don't think anyone has them pegging a championship or anything yet. It's a weaker conference and they got more than enough talent to make it. I just can't see them not. I think they are on everyone's elses level that are pegged to make the East (for now), but I do think it's going to be tough to beat their passing and front court the way it is.

[Dengness9]

Dengness is a good guy, just let's passion overcome logic sometimes...:cheers:



Hey I'm the first to admit I'm insane. But I watch a lot of basketball, I even write for 3 websites on the side for fun not the extra tiny money they pay me.


You are my dude, but as long as we are being honest, you've mentioned Bairstow in a few too many posts :roll:

I know you are Aussie, I get it! And I like Cameron, the Bulls inked him for a reason, but temper expectations..... Dude won't see more than a few minutes here and there or in blowouts.

You crack me up with your Bairstow name drops! I hope he becomes a player for us. Having Snell with him is a nice comfort.

[TheMan]

OP angry Knicks are trash.

Worry about your team, let us worry about ours.

[Upgrayedd]

LOL! This thread is hilarious.

This is the most stacked team in the league right now next to the Spurs. If Rose is healthy this team is going to DESTROY everyone out East.

C: Noah/Taj
PF: Gasol/Mirotic
SF: Dunleavy/McDermott
SG: Butler/Snell/Hinrich
PG: Rose/Aaron Brooks/Hinrich

:bowdown:

[Dengness9]

I didn't like their body language against the Wiz. At times, they looked old and confused (along with their coach). If Noah goes down with an injury, you still gonna pencil in the playoffs? I don't like the Bull's depth at all.

I don't have this "confident" feeling that Bulls fans have concerning playoffs this early with just about any Eastern team. There could be some major steps forward or backwards with just about anyone.


There are many nba fans who aren't Bulls fans at all who are extremely confident the Bulls make the Playoffs.

I've actually not yet seen someone doubt the Bulls being at least in the playoffs.

It's ridiculous to think otherwise with their regular season performances the Bulls have had with and without Rose.

I respect you as a poster so let's get that straight bruh:cheers:

[Rocketswin2013]

Damn if Rose comes back to his old form Chicago might be able to seriously compete for something.

[TheMan]

Wait a second. We didn't get Melo but it doesn't mean the Bulls didn't have a great offseason.

Gasol was a rebound but also a target the Bulls talked to in LA 2 days after Melo went to Chicago.

Bulls wanted Gasol regardless. Especially when you realize the guy passed up better teams (OKC, SAS) and more money (LAL, ATL).

Gasol wasnt the only acquisition.

Bulls turned 16 and 19 into McDermott who led the NCAA in scoring, made 1st team all summer league and now is on the USA select team. I know he has to prove himself but why wouldn't I be excited the guy is impressing people already.

Nikola Mirotic. I'm not into the business of overhyping guys or claiming they will good or great. But it's adding a 6-10 highly touted Euro player who is 23 years old but has played against professional level talent for years. Someone would have taken this kid top 10 this year for sure. Best yet, he has little pressure with Noah, Pau, and Taj flanking him. A great Euro in Pau to learn from and a great coach in Thibs.

Not talking shit, if the Knicks acquired a guy like McDermott or Mirotic this summer, the fan base would be going nuts in excitement.

Aaron Brooks is literally a perfect backup compliment for this team too to go with Rose and Kirk. Cj, Nate, and Dj all flourished under Thibs, Brooks is in a good spot.



Getting Melo would have been an EPIC summer. We couldn't get a guy away from his birthplace and fave city where his family is comfy and offered him the most. Bulls did what they could, it was down to NY and Chicago.

If it was down to any other city and Chicago, and he chose the other city....That's a failure. But not getting Melo out of 124 for 5, in his city? Is what it is homeboy.

All things considered, with Rose coming back too.....still a great summer.
Great post :applause:

Let me add to your post if I may...

Tony Snell has been lights out in SL, here's hoping that translates and he shows improvement from last year to become more of a factor in the RS.


I also expect Jimmy Butler to improve offensively, he didn't have the kind of year I was expecting from him but he has shown flashes of what he can be, an elite defender with decent offense, he needs to work on that 3pt shot though, hopefully he makes strides this year.

Really excited about this team :rockon:

[Roundball_Rock]

Wait a second. We didn't get Melo but it doesn't mean the Bulls didn't have a great offseason.

Gasol was a rebound but also a target the Bulls talked to in LA 2 days after Melo went to Chicago.

Bulls wanted Gasol regardless. Especially when you realize the guy passed up better teams (OKC, SAS) and more money (LAL, ATL).

Gasol wasnt the only acquisition.

Bulls turned 16 and 19 into McDermott who led the NCAA in scoring, made 1st team all summer league and now is on the USA select team. I know he has to prove himself but why wouldn't I be excited the guy is impressing people already.

Nikola Mirotic. I'm not into the business of overhyping guys or claiming they will good or great. But it's adding a 6-10 highly touted Euro player who is 23 years old but has played against professional level talent for years. Someone would have taken this kid top 10 this year for sure. Best yet, he has little pressure with Noah, Pau, and Taj flanking him. A great Euro in Pau to learn from and a great coach in Thibs.

Not talking shit, if the Knicks acquired a guy like McDermott or Mirotic this summer, the fan base would be going nuts in excitement.

Aaron Brooks is literally a perfect backup compliment for this team too to go with Rose and Kirk. Cj, Nate, and Dj all flourished under Thibs, Brooks is in a good spot.

Getting Melo would have been an EPIC summer. We couldn't get a guy away from his birthplace and fave city where his family is comfy and offered him the most. Bulls did what they could, it was down to NY and Chicago.

If it was down to any other city and Chicago, and he chose the other city....That's a failure. But not getting Melo out of 124 for 5, in his city? Is what it is homeboy.

All things considered, with Rose coming back too.....still a great summer.

:applause:

Great points. While it would have been preferable if we got Melo, the offseason has been a very good one for the Bulls. Even if Rose did not come back with all those additions the Bulls would be pushing 55 wins; with Rose, especially given all the reports about how he is back to form, the Bulls are the favorites to get out the East. This team won 48 games with the worst offense in the league. Even if the Bulls offense improves to something like #15 that combined with the #1 defense equals a strong contender.


****ing LOL at Knicks fans like OP getting cocky after retaining one star...who's gonna be getting 25mil a year into his mid 30s Melo's a great player but that contract is going to kill them in 3-4 years.

Good luck to the Knicks "rebuilding" around a 30 year old with that contract. :roll:

[Dengness9]

Great post :applause:

Let me add to your post if I may...

Tony Snell has been lights out in SL, here's hoping that translate and he shows improvement from last year to become more of a factor in the RS.

I also expect Jimmy Butler to improve, offensively, he didn't have the kind of year I was expecting from him but he has shown flashes of what he can be, an elite defender with decent offense, he needs to work on that 3pt shot though, hopefully he makes strides this year.

Really excited about this team :rockon:

My dawg, how could I forget about the Snellevators encouraging summer! Shot the ball like an alpha in SL and even threw down a few nasty flushes! I like what I see from Tony as well.

Jimmy's offense will come easier this year with an improved offense. Butler shot awful last year but people talk the wrong shit about this kid.

You can't ask a kid to play all nba defense and play the league leading mpg and expect him to have it on the other side of the ball.

Jimmy next to Derrick plus a shooter in Dunleavy or McDermott makes the defense choose between having to help on Rose or to cover the 3pt shooters, aka leaving Jimmy much more unnoticed and with options to attack.

Add to my post whenever, your knowledge is welcomed.:rockon:

[TheMan]

My dawg, how could I forget about the Snellevators encouraging summer! Shot the ball like an alpha in SL and even threw down a few nasty flushes! I like what I see from Tony as well.

Jimmy's offense will come easier this year with an improved offense. Butler shot awful last year but people talk the wrong shit about this kid.

You can't ask a kid to play all nba defense and play the league leading mpg and expect him to have it on the other side of the ball.

Jimmy next to Derrick plus a shooter in Dunleavy or McDermott makes the defense choose between having to help on Rose or to cover the 3pt shooters, aka leaving Jimmy much more unnoticed and with options to attack.

Add to my post whenever, your knowledge is welcomed.:rockon:
:cheers:

[Dengness9]

:applause:

Great points. While it would have been preferable if we got Melo, the offseason has been a very good one for the Bulls. Even if Rose did not come back with all those additions the Bulls would be pushing 55 wins; with Rose, especially given all the reports about how he is back to form, the Bulls are the favorites to get out the East. This team won 48 games with the worst offense in the league. Even if the Bulls offense improves to something like #15 that combined with the #1 defense equals a strong contender.



Good luck to the Knicks "rebuilding" around a 30 year old with that contract. :roll:

Wasn't Bulls offense top 10 with Rose in 2010-11? Which also boasted 5.3 ppg Kieth Bogans as well?

Bulls offense will be much better this year for sure Rock.

[97 bulls]

Great post :applause:

Let me add to your post if I may...

Tony Snell has been lights out in SL, here's hoping that translates and he shows improvement from last year to become more of a factor in the RS.


I also expect Jimmy Butler to improve offensively, he didn't have the kind of year I was expecting from him but he has shown flashes of what he can be, an elite defender with decent offense, he needs to work on that 3pt shot though, hopefully he makes strides this year.

Really excited about this team :rockon:
I agree with Butler. If he can become a Bruce Bowen type, we're in business. He at least needs to be able to hit the 3 when open.

[Legends66NBA7]

Toronto's rival is really Chicago. If Bulls fans remember the last game they played against them, the intensity between the 2 teams is there.

Would love to face them if we meet in the playoffs. We test out what were made of when we face them.

[Dengness9]

I agree with Butler. If he can become a Bruce Bowen type, we're in business. He at least needs to be able to hit the 3 when open.

Great comparison

[poido123]

Hey I'm the first to admit I'm insane. But I watch a lot of basketball, I even write for 3 websites on the side for fun not the extra tiny money they pay me.


You are my dude, but as long as we are being honest, you've mentioned Bairstow in a few too many posts :roll:

I know you are Aussie, I get it! And I like Cameron, the Bulls inked him for a reason, but temper expectations..... Dude won't see more than a few minutes here and there or in blowouts.

You crack me up with your Bairstow name drops! I hope he becomes a player for us. Having Snell with him is a nice comfort.


Bairstow has too much game to sit on the end of a bench...My boy aint no overrated trash Dengness, you'll see!!! :lol


Have a look at this vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbPz8ztgy9w

Can put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket very Melo like. Has an automaitc 15-20 foot jumper, has a fadeaway and hookshot in his game. As excited as i am for McBuckets, i think this Aussie can find a place in this league and i don't mean a Scalabrine either!.

Scorers with size and a jumper can be a player in the NBA, that's for sure.

Not a slouch on defense either, blocks shots this boy. :rockon:

Bulls better have room for this kid, Cameron "The Bear" Bairstow will be making some noise soon! :banana:

Ok, I'll shutup now about Bairstow :oldlol:

[97 bulls]

Im cautiously optimistic. On paper, the Bulls have no weakness. But even with the questions, my biggest concern is how Thibs will divvy out the minutes.

[Dengness9]

Toronto's rival is really Chicago. If Bulls fans remember the last game they played against them, the intensity between the 2 teams is there.

Would love to face them if we meet in the playoffs. We test out what were made of when we face them.

The thing that will put the Bulls ahead of the Raptors is Derrick Rose. I like the raps talent and culture they're building.

The experience thing is what will limit the Raps. Bulls true limitation with this roster now is only injury.

Both teams at full strength? Raps can't beat Chi in 7 games.

It be nice to see the Raps at minimum get to the 2nd round because like you are saying, would be nice to see what they are made of after being a top 4 playoff team last year.

[Dengness9]

Bairstow has too much game to sit on the end of a bench...My boy aint no overrated trash Dengness, you'll see!!! :lol


Have a look at this vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbPz8ztgy9w

Can put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket very Melo like. Has an automaitc 15-20 foot jumper, has a fadeaway and hookshot in his game. As excited as i am for McBuckets, i think this Aussie can find a place in this league and i don't mean a Scalabrine either!.

Scorers with size and a jumper can be a player in the NBA, that's for sure.

Not a slouch on defense either, blocks shots this boy. :rockon:

Bulls better have room for this kid, Cameron "The Bear" Bairstow will be making some noise soon! :banana:

Ok, I'll shutup now about Bairstow :oldlol:

I hear you. I've actually scouted him a lot myself. I'm aware of his strengths you speak of.

Translating those skills in the big leagues is the next question. Looked good in summer league, just solid, doesn't play outside of himself, shoots well from range and the line for a big.

[97 bulls]

Bairstow has too much game to sit on the end of a bench...My boy aint no overrated trash Dengness, you'll see!!! :lol


Have a look at this vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbPz8ztgy9w

Can put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket very Melo like. Has an automaitc 15-20 foot jumper, has a fadeaway and hookshot in his game. As excited as i am for McBuckets, i think this Aussie can find a place in this league and i don't mean a Scalabrine either!.

Scorers with size and a jumper can be a player in the NBA, that's for sure.

Not a slouch on defense either, blocks shots this boy. :rockon:

Bulls better have room for this kid, Cameron "The Bear" Bairstow will be making some noise soon! :banana:

Ok, I'll shutup now about Bairstow :oldlol:
Dont shut up just yet. Who does he remind you of?

[Legends66NBA7]

The thing that will put the Bulls ahead of the Raptors is Derrick Rose. I like the raps talent and culture they're building.

The experience thing is what will limit the Raps. Bulls true limitation with this roster now is only injury.

Both teams at full strength? Raps can't beat Chi in 7 games.

It be nice to see the Raps at minimum get to the 2nd round because like you are saying, would be nice to see what they are made of after being a top 4 playoff team last year.

I don't mind if we lose, as long as we can hold are own. I know this team isn't ready yet to be a true contender, but I know they just don't lay down for anybody either since the Rudy Gay trade. If I can see that against a team like Chicago deep in the 2nd or even 3rd round, I'll be happy.

[poido123]

Toronto's rival is really Chicago. If Bulls fans remember the last game they played against them, the intensity between the 2 teams is there.

Would love to face them if we meet in the playoffs. We test out what were made of when we face them.


:cheers:

At least trolling will be minimal in the gamethreads...

You guys have some good fans like yourself, I like that Qwijibo guy who pops in every now and then too.

[Dengness9]

I don't mind if we lose, as long as we can hold are own. I know this team isn't ready yet to be a true contender, but I know they just don't lay down for anybody either since the Rudy Gay trade. If I can see that against a team like Chicago deep in the 2nd or even 3rd round, I'll be happy.


Word. That's the correct mindset for you as a Raps fan if I may say so.

[poido123]

Dont shut up just yet. Who does he remind you of?


Hmm. That's a tough one.

I've seen baseline drives and bustling around and to the rim that look very Melo like. Very powerful to the rim, but also has a fake turnaround jumper too which will kill some of the not so smart defenders.

His shooting style is stiff looking but effective and compact.. Has an NBA ready body, which he uses very well.

He's not incredibly athletic, but he has good footwork and has the ability to make space for himself for his jumper. Does look slow, but again he finds a way to get a shot off.

He doesn't really remind me of anyone, he has a package unlike anyone really.

:confusedshrug:

[Roundball_Rock]

Wasn't Bulls offense top 10 with Rose in 2010-11? Which also boasted 5.3 ppg Kieth Bogans as well?

Bulls offense will be much better this year for sure Rock.

Close in 11' and they were in 12'. They were #11 in 2011 and #5 in 2012--they plummeted to #28 and #30 respectively in 2013 and 2014. (Yet some people still say he was a poor MVP choice :oldlol: )

[Lebron23]

:kobe: Get out of here, bruh

http://i.imgur.com/nU678k9.jpg


This is Fresh_Kid.

[poido123]

Toronto's rival is really Chicago. If Bulls fans remember the last game they played against them, the intensity between the 2 teams is there.

Would love to face them if we meet in the playoffs. We test out what were made of when we face them.



Toronto scares me more than wizards or hawks.

They have some upside with the youngsters there. Ross, Jonas and derozan are all getting better and more chemistry.

[poido123]

this is the most overhyped team in sports right now,

They have done nothing to be considered a east favorite, all they did was get rid of booster n replace him with the same exact player just a 7foot version

Let's not 4get there coach doesn't manage minutes well

Tim thibbahoe runs em down to da ground

Rose will never b da same. He's dun

Tired of nggaz overratn dese trash ass teamz


I got da bullz losing in the 2nd round

Can't w8 4 nyk 2 sweep dese Nggas


Got rid of a booster you say?

This cat is dumb as rocks :oldlol:

If we met the cavs second round, then yeah this might come true.

[nathanjizzle]

:kobe: Get out of here, bruh

http://i.imgur.com/nU678k9.jpg

ive never seen a gang banger grip a gun so soft.

[Smook A.]

If OP and Real14 aren't related, then I'm gonna fly to Paris and jump the Eiffel Tower. These dudes both overrate "tha Knicks", they type like 5 year olds and hate the Bulls, LeBron and pretty much every other East team. Like wtf... get a life. Here's some advice. #1... spell right. #2, find the nearest Elementary School near your home and register there. And #3, don't even talk shit about a team that's at least 10x better than yours.