Introduction Thread

[fola]

ZombieKevie wrote:

fola wrote:

Just keeping the post near the top.

Surely there's more than just 14 guys/gals on here.

theres girls on here?

sure, why not?

 

[Scott_UK]

My name is Scott, I'm 27 and I live in Plymouth, in the south west of England. I never really got on with football/soccer when I was growing up and I have been a fan/playing basketball since I was about 12/13. I've been a bulls fan for aslong as I can remember first learning about basketball, and playing NBA something on my mega drive, oh and NBA Jam. My following of the bulls sort of faded for my younger years, mainly due to the lack of coverage of hear, and lack of internet access, PC's weren't cheap so I was told.

As you can imagine it is nearly impossible for me to watch any live games over hear, let alone a bulls game, so I have to make do with what I can read on the various sites NBA.com/ESPN/here and the podcasts.

I don't have a specific favourite bull, but if I did have to pick one, I would have to say Ben Gordon. Favourite former bull? I would have to say Pippen, I used to love the way he could blow past the defender up the baseline.

My favourite bulls memory would have to be the 97 finals game 5, Jordan playing with the Flu and still putting up 38.

As I live so far away, and can never seem to get time off during the season to get over and see a game I think that the first bulls game I do see will be my favourite. Ironically they are playing over here in the NBA Europe series, but I can't get out of work for it. The Navy don't really care about things like this.

 

[suckfish]

Scott_UK wrote:

My name is Scott, I'm 27 and I live in Plymouth, in the south west of England

Gavin Love is about as good as it gets, right? Ouch.

As you can imagine it is nearly impossible for me to watch any live games over hear, let alone a bulls game, so I have to make do with what I can read on the various sites NBA.com/ESPN/here and the podcasts.

Not impossible, just a lot of late nights/early mornings. League Pass is the way to go my friend. Every single game (as well as an additional playoff package on offer) live and available on archive for 24 hours. Don't want to fork out the cash? Your not hardcore! No really, there are other streaming options online, just not as reliable and they lack in quality.

http://ilp.nba.com

As I live so far away, and can never seem to get time off during the season to get over and see a game I think that the first bulls game I do see will be my favourite. Ironically they are playing over here in the NBA Europe series, but I can't get out of work for it. The Navy don't really care about things like this.

Screw the Navy. No actually, screw the overpriced tickets.

 

[Scott_UK]

suckfish wrote:

Gavin Love is about as good as it gets, right? Ouch.

Was. He retired.

Not impossible, just a lot of late nights/early mornings. League Pass is the way to go my friend. Every single game (as well as an additional playoff package on offer) live and available on archive for 24 hours. Don't want to fork out the cash? Your not hardcore! No really, there are other streaming options online, just not as reliable and they lack in quality.

http://ilp.nba.com

Unfortunatly, League Pass, failed on me and will not load so awaiting supports anwswer and stuck with League Pass Radio.

 

[??? ??????]

fola wrote:

ZombieKevie wrote:

fola wrote:

Just keeping the post near the top.

Surely there's more than just 14 guys/gals on here.

theres girls on here?

sure, why not?

 

[Morten Jensen]

suckfish wrote:

(as well as an additional playoff package on offer)

Wait. What? Where?

 

[suckfish]

Morten Jensen wrote:

suckfish wrote:

(as well as an additional playoff package on offer)

Wait. What? Where?

They are providing a playoff package. I think full season subscribers (us) are getting it for an extra 10 dollars or something. Ask the lousy 'online help' agents when you log into ILP. They give you the prices and the dates for purchase.

Try to keep up, Mort.

 

[JakeN7]

Alright here we go...


My name is Jake (as if the user-name wasn't evident enough) and I currently live and go to school in Arizona. It's my third year at ASU as a business major. I'll be 21 in just a few days. I've been a bulls fan for as long as I can remember, I did lose interest for a few years post Jordan but I've been into it more than ever the past few seasons. Growing up I was always a huge Pippen fan, and of course Jordan. I had the privilege of meeting the championship bulls one season when my father was able to get us some press passes. That was easily my most memorable moment I've had as a Bulls fan. Unfortunately NBA league pass broadband is my only means to keep up with watching games, and I must say it's pretty horrible and I look forward to every national TV game. I'm not too good at playing basketball, but when I get the chance it's always fun to play. I work at a country club when I'm not in school so it's tough to find time and organize a game. Other than bball music is a huge part of my life, I like everything from The Doors to Clipse.

I really like the new site, great job Doug and co.

 

[rodman]

About time I reply to this thread. No way I'm gonna let this be a boyz-only-zone!

I've been a Bullsfan since I bought a few basketballmags to take with me on a holiday in the early nineties. There were no NBA games on tv back then and I was in the same position as Morten was, I had to read the papers to find a little something about the NBA. The last 2 championships were finally shown live on tv here and ofcourse I watched every second of the games. Then the internet came and life is so much better since! I can't watch much games live, b/c I have 2 kids and they need me at daytime, so I can't watch games in the middle of the night.

My favourite former players are Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman by far!

My favourite current players are Derrick Rose and Ben Gordon.

My favourite Bulls memory is definitely finally being in the UC and seeing the Bulls play, and that allthough they lost all three games I saw, it was at the beginning of the 2003 season, I was soo excited about the 3 cees who would finally break out and rock the NBA... at least they were supposed to I ended up seeing Tyson getting hurt when he jumped in the stands and Jamal getting hurt jumping on Fred Hoiberg...

I don't really have any other favourite sportsteams, so the summers are really boring for me.

Favourite other sports are biathlon and soccer, and I watch lots of sports but nothing tops Bulls basketball.

 

[HeavyC]

Alright, I'll get something in here before I have to leave for work this morning.

My name is Curtis (hence the C in HeavyC...I know it's a stupid name, but it's stuck on me since my days I spent working at McDonald's in High School). I'm 28 (29 in a couple weeks), and I live in East Peoria Illinois (a few hours south of Chicago). I seriously started following the Bulls after attending a basketball camp as a kid during their first title run against LA. I've tried to watch as many games as possible since then.

My favorite former players are probably Kukoc, Jordan, and Rodman.

My favorite current players are Tyrus and Rose.

The best Bulls memory I have was getting to attend the infamous Nocioni playoff game against the Wizards and watching him absolutely go crazy. Walking out of the UC and still chanting No-Ci-O-Ni was probably the most fun I've ever had at a sporting event. Second to that was probably getting to see the first pre-season game the team played during the 72 win season. They actually had the game in Peoria about 15 minutes from my house growing up. I was so jealous because my brother got Steve Kerr's autograph. However, I got to stand about 3 feet from Jordan during warmups and that was good enough for me.

Outside of the Bulls, I'm a huge Bears fan and I'm stoked to see what Cutler is going to do this season (already have my jersey pre-ordered). My Baseball team is the Yankees. My Dad was a huge fan growing up so I kind of adopted the team myself, but I also tend to follow both of the Chicago teams since I listen to 670 The Score in the car alot (between Bulls Beat podcasts).

That's pretty much it. I've got about 1000+ posts (took me a long time) over at RealGM, but overall tend to read much more then I post. I really like this forum so far, and already have it bookmarked. I plan on sticking around here for a while.

 

[chi_hawks_23]

Awesome to see so many people joining on the new site. I guess I didn't realize there were so many folks from overseas (not in U.S.). I knew coldfish was, but now I know of a few others....pretty cool stuff. Also, I really like how we now have a central location to listen to bullsbeat, running with the bulls, etc.. Makes it a breeze to pop in and see the new updates, new articles, new podcasts, etc.

Great job with the site Doug....keep up the good work.

 

[kukoc4ever]

My name is kukoc4ever and I've been a Bulls fan for a long, long time.

Grew up in the Chicago area during the MJ era and now am an avid Chicago sports fan. Mostly Bulls and White Sox.

You'll see me at the UC for most games. In fact, you'll even see me on TV during those annoying "Love It Live" TV commercials!

I have the passion and the fire for these men in red. It can't be quenched.

 

[Newskoolbulls]

I forgot to tell you guys that I am one of the biggest MJ/Bulls collector. I have so many items. I am always on Ebay looking for rare items to add to my collection. I have everything listed in an excel program. Once I update it I would love to share it with you guys.

 

[fola]

kukoc4ever wrote:

My name is kukoc4ever and I've been a Bulls fan for a long, long time.

Grew up in the Chicago area during the MJ era and now am an avid Chicago sports fan. Mostly Bulls and White Sox.

You'll see me at the UC for most games. In fact, you'll even see me on TV during those annoying "Love It Live" TV commercials!

I have the passion and the fire for these men in red. It can't be quenched.

Awesome post K4E, it made me chuckle a bit. a tip of the hat to you sir. +1 Karma.

 

[fola]

keep em coming. B)

 

[ryguy24]

Should we have a "show your face" picture thread? Those are always interesting haha.

 

[gustavsteim]

Hey, my name is Steve. I'm 27, live in Chicago with my wife Sarah and greyhound Otto, and I manage Human Rights Watch's Chicago office. On the side I'm working with some friends to open a non-profit music venue called Homeroom: http://homeroomchicago.org/(the site will look better in about 10 days). I play pick up ball every Saturday morning... poorly.

Been a Bulls fan since: Since MJ's first year when my Dad started watching them.

Favorite current Bulls: Derrick, Ben, Tyrus and Noah

Favorite former Bulls: MJ, Pippen, Grant, Van Lier and Johnny Kerr

Favorite Bulls Memory: Here are two that leap to mind: 1) Jordan finally snapping and attacking Reggie Miller. I'd been waiting for that for years. 2) Pippen dunking over Ewing and then telling Spike Lee to take a seat.

Favorite game you attended: My first Bulls game at Chicago Stadium. I was probably 8 or 9.

Other favorite sports team: The White Stockings.

Favorite athletes from other sports: My dog! His racing name was "Le's Fast Man": http://greyhound-data.com/d?d=le's+fast+man&sex=&color=&birthyear=&birthland=

 

[The Essence of Boerwinkle]

My name is Scott. I was an attorney in Chicago before family circumstances forced me to leave my beloved city to live near Tampa. Don't miss the unusually excessive snow and cold you guys got the last couple of years, but miss most everything else.

A lot of folks here know me as an owner/administrator of basketballboards.net/basketballforum.com before I sold my interest and went on to become a mod at RealGm. I will also post infrequently on SportsTwo, run by two of my former partners from BBB.net.

I first became interested in basketball during the 1979 NCAA's with the Bird/Magic finals game. I think that puts me at 7th grade at that point. Then I started paying attention to the Bulls, even though they were pretty terrible. I was watching Bulls games fairly regularly, but not religiously, by the time Jordan was drafted.

My first Bulls game was actually pre-Jordan, a preseason Bulls game played at Lyons Township HS (near where I grew up in Western Springs) when I was a freshman at Fenwick in 1980. I was pretty well hooked after that. Once Jordan started really taking off, mid-rookie season -- it wasn't long after that when I became a fanatic.

Anyway, I look forward to contributing. doug is good peeps.

 

[fola]

very cool guys, thanks for posting.

 

[dunkside.com]

I'm kinda like Charles Barkley would be if he wasn't famous but was right most of the time: I speak my mind but I'm not getting away with it.
What I do is annoying to a lot of people, first because I say what I think (which is against the general consensus a lot of times) and then for actually being right (and reminding people I was right).

Regarding the questionnaire, I'll only answer one question, kinda: been on Tyrus' bandwagon since the start, but I also like Rose and Salmons. In fact Paxson getting Salmons was the first good move he did in a long time. Too bad he followed it with the dumb move of trading Thabo away.