Bulls frontcourt puts them in position to compete for #1 seed

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John Hollinger's computerized rankings have the Bulls ranked 5th. Jeff Sagarin's computerized rankings have the Bulls 9th. In the East, they trail the Celtics in both sets, and also trail the Magic in the Sagarin rankings. Why use Hollinger and...

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By: Doug Thonus

 

[Venom]

Luol - Noah - Boozer. That's all I got to say

 

[waldo7239117]

Luol - Noah - Boozer. That's all I got to say

Luol is playing good right now, but he needs to be drive open minded. He would be even better.

 

[pinkizdead]

luol - noah - boozer. That's all i got to say

taj!!!!!!

 

[ZAN]

Luol is playing good right now, but he needs to be drive open minded. He would be even better.

No no no no no!

Luol is probably the worst ballhandler on the team. I would argue that Joakim Noah puts the ball on the floor better than Deng. For some reason, the ball just turns to shit in his hands.

Very good catch and shoot player/1-2 dribbles and pull up type, though. When he goes to the lane and tries to get to the bucket, it just looks sloppy and slow and awkward.

 

[Turkish Tornado]

The Bulls just need to get a shooting guard, and I feel like they could run away with the East.

Stephen Jackson, Ben Gordon, Kevin Martin, Jason Richardson, and Gilbert Arenas are my shortlist of potential shooting guards I would like the Bulls to go out and get.

Arenas and Gordon would be the two that I target most, since they can play some point guard, and can carry the load offensively with the second unit. Arenas is a no go, because his contract would mean trading Korver, which is a guy I would try to keep.

So Ben Gordon would be the guy I target hardest, and I think Detroit might be willing to give him up, because he has a big contract, and for whatever reason, Keuster doesn't like playing him much.

I know it might be hard for the Bulls to take Gordon back because of Reinsdorf's dislike for him, but he would be a great fit on this current Bulls squad, and he has a willingness to try to just fit in as a role player, instead of trying to be a star...but he can stills step up and take over a game.

He has been insanely efficient this year, 63.2 ts% and is shooting 45% from three.

I would make the trade be Ronnie Brewer, C.J. Watson, and the Charlotte pick for him.

That would give us

PG-Derrick Rose/Ben Gordon
SG-Ben Gordon/Keith Bogans
SF-Luol Deng/Kyle Korver
PF-Carlos Boozer/Taj Gibson
C- Joakim Noah/Omer Asik

I think you get by without a real backup point guard (I think you still have to get one though, an upgrade over John Lucas), but you just play Gordon through Rose's rests, and try to play Rose 36-38 minutes a game. Let Gordon run with the second unit in the first half. You'd have Gordon/Korver/Gibson as the second unit offensive attack.

Finish the game with Rose/Gordon/Korver/Boozer/Noah.

I think Thibodeau's motion offense fits Gordon's game like a glove.

Could you imagine opponents having to chase around Gordon and Korver at the same time? Our offense would explode to the best in the NBA.

Right now, I think we're probably a low 50 win team. But get a legit shooting guard, and I think we will be pushing on 60 wins.

 

[pinkizdead]

i wouldn't trade that pick for gordon. There's a good chance we could get back a 'grodon hayword', and there's a goo chance you could get a top 5 pick. plus gordon is good, but he's not 12 million dollars good, plus cj brewer and a draft pick good.

 

[WindyCity7]

The Bulls just need to get a shooting guard, and I feel like they could run away with the East.

Stephen Jackson, Ben Gordon, Kevin Martin, Jason Richardson, and Gilbert Arenas are my shortlist of potential shooting guards I would like the Bulls to go out and get.

Arenas and Gordon would be the two that I target most, since they can play some point guard, and can carry the load offensively with the second unit. Arenas is a no go, because his contract would mean trading Korver, which is a guy I would try to keep.

So Ben Gordon would be the guy I target hardest, and I think Detroit might be willing to give him up, because he has a big contract, and for whatever reason, Keuster doesn't like playing him much.

I know it might be hard for the Bulls to take Gordon back because of Reinsdorf's dislike for him, but he would be a great fit on this current Bulls squad, and he has a willingness to try to just fit in as a role player, instead of trying to be a star...but he can stills step up and take over a game.

He has been insanely efficient this year, 63.2 ts% and is shooting 45% from three.

I would make the trade be Ronnie Brewer, C.J. Watson, and the Charlotte pick for him.

That would give us

PG-Derrick Rose/Ben Gordon
SG-Ben Gordon/Keith Bogans
SF-Luol Deng/Kyle Korver
PF-Carlos Boozer/Taj Gibson
C- Joakim Noah/Omer Asik

I think you get by without a real backup point guard (I think you still have to get one though, an upgrade over John Lucas), but you just play Gordon through Rose's rests, and try to play Rose 36-38 minutes a game. Let Gordon run with the second unit in the first half. You'd have Gordon/Korver/Gibson as the second unit offensive attack.

Finish the game with Rose/Gordon/Korver/Boozer/Noah.

I think Thibodeau's motion offense fits Gordon's game like a glove.

Could you imagine opponents having to chase around Gordon and Korver at the same time? Our offense would explode to the best in the NBA.

Right now, I think we're probably a low 50 win team. But get a legit shooting guard, and I think we will be pushing on 60 wins.

nice thougth but i wouldnt want gordon back i wouldnt want s jax because of his craziness at times to lose his cool & the shooter gil i cant lie i would take him & let him be sixth man & he would kill but i really wouldnt want to give up ronnie the boys is a monster just has to get back to 100% & work his way into the O

 

[Scoot26]

Yeah, I dont want any former Bull back. I dont want Nocioni, I dont want Hinrich, and I dont want Gordon. To me, we can do better than what they were for us.

 

[WindyCity7]

Yeah, I dont want any former Bull back. I dont want Nocioni, I dont want Hinrich, and I dont want Gordon. To me, we can do better than what they were for us.

ill agree & take that line off ya sig bro yall won good job move on & make the playoffs(reach)

 

[Capt. Serious]

Luol - Noah - Boozer. That's all I got to say

Two of em are china dolls.

 

[MRN]

Luol is playing good right now, but he needs to be drive open minded. He would be even better.

Lol? Luolz Deng is fucking terrible off the dribble.

 

[Diddy1122]

Yeah, I dont want any former Bull back. I dont want Nocioni, I dont want Hinrich, and I dont want Gordon. To me, we can do better than what they were for us.

Well expect Hinrich back when his current contract is up. He still has a house here, doesn't like Washington at all & who can blame him, & loves this organization with all his heart. I'm sure he would come back at MLE if the Bulls offer that which I think is almost a guarantee to happen.

 

[pinkizdead]

How old is hinrich going to be at the end of his contract? When does it expire? Does he have kids? i could understand keeping a house if you have a fam/kids in school.

 

[Shakes]

Hinrich will be turning 30 on the 2nd of January (his number is 1-2 for his birthday). By the time his contract expires he'll be 31 1/2. No way he gets the full MLE. I'd expect if he wants to come back and we're interested it'd be on a CJ Watson type deal.

 

[Diddy1122]

Hinrich will be turning 30 on the 2nd of January (his number is 1-2 for his birthday). By the time his contract expires he'll be 31 1/2. No way he gets the full MLE. I'd expect if he wants to come back and we're interested it'd be on a CJ Watson type deal.

Yea I could see that. Point is, I give it a 75-85% chance hes back in a Bulls uni after his current contract ends.

 

[pinkizdead]

hown long is cj's deal? Cj, brewer, korver? and a starting 2 guard? i dont think there's any room for him unless we deal cj.

i dont know who i'd like more a streaky cj that can give you efficient offense from the line, or an aging defensive pg who doesn't really create much for himself. he's getting 5-9 pts per game in dc. cj has shown the ability to score big numbers in big minutes.

 

[WindyCity7]

hown long is cj's deal? Cj, brewer, korver? and a starting 2 guard? i dont think there's any room for him unless we deal cj.

i dont know who i'd like more a streaky cj that can give you efficient offense from the line, or an aging defensive pg who doesn't really create much for himself. he's getting 5-9 pts per game in dc. cj has shown the ability to score big numbers in big minutes.

i would be willing to take kurt back only at mle or a very incentice based contract

 

[pinkizdead]

I'd like kurt back a contract that represents his worth, but just look at his numbers. Take away all that kurt has done in the past, and look at his numbers NOW! is this guy an mle player?

i haven't seen wizards games, so i dont know. Kurt hinrich last year was barely an mle player. An aging kirk( i just realized i pulled a neil funk. i've been calling him kurt instead of kirk. i'm going to leave it for sentimental value. ) hinrich, is he worth it? Plus do you really want an mle player behind your best player? Wouldn't you rather spend it on a real difference maker in a position that he's going to be able to play 20 minutes? Cause i'm terrified of kirk being the starting 2. he's not a 2. he's just not good enough on offense.

 

[WindyCity7]

its safe to say the captin lost a couple of steps