Life comes full circle 20 years later?

[Lex L.]

OK, this is assuming LeBron comes to the Bulls and also assumes Phil Jackson comes returns to the Lakers.

In 1991 Magic had 5 NBA rings and went up a Bulls team featuring Michael Jordan, who, at that time, had not yet won a ring.

Kobe has 5 NBA rings. Kobe grew up following the Lakers and idolizing Magic. LeBron grew up a huge Jordan fan and followed the Bulls.

Would it not be too perfect if LeBron denied Kobe in the finals the way Jordan did 20 years before? Would there also not be some measure of symmetry if the Bulls slammed the door shut on Phils title runs the way Phil had done to others 20 years earlier?

If people thought the Lakers-Celtics got good ratings, wait until they see what would happen if LeBron and Kobe squared off in a 20 year rematch of Jordans old team and Magics old team. There are a ton of Jordan era fans out there that stopped watching. You might win them back. And believe it or not, the American Bulls probably have more mainstream cache than do the Celtics because of Jordan and what happened in the 90s.

 

[Anytime23]

That would be crazy. LeBron vs Kobe. Bulls vs Phil and breaking his 3peat streak. Has there been a more explosive and exciting duo than Rose and James? Kobe will hand down the torch just like Magic did in 91.

 

[CODE_BLUE56]

that would be awesome i dont even have words to describe it

esp. if lebron kicked kobe's ass

 

[RamiTheBullsFan]

I wrote an article on the front page 3 days ago on the exact same thing....

Bullseye View: Bulls-Lakers 2011 Finals Preview? | Chi City Sports l Chicago Sports News - Blog - Message Board - Fans

 

[RamiTheBullsFan]

The 2009-10 season is over. The Los Angeles Lakers have defended their title and have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are still the best team in the NBA. Chicago Bulls’ fans are well-accustomed to seeing Phil Jackson win. He won six rings here and we watched the man win five more as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers from 2000-2010. As the July 1st start date for free-agency looms, we ponder certain thoughts, hopes, and dreams as fans of these modern-day Chicago Bulls of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah.

Will we sign Chris Bosh? A talented Power Forward who can play the high post down into the low-block. A big man with the talent to score nearly at will – with a variety of moves. His length is nearly outmatched and grabs offensive boards over the grasps of most of the other front-court players in the league. He and Derrick Rose in a pick-and-roll game would be deadly. He complements Noah’s defense and hustle with pure athleticism and scoring ability.

Or how about LeBron James? This player being the best in the game (yes, even over the likes of the great Kobe Bryant). A man among men. James plays the game with a “get out of my way” mentality, along with the court vision and unselfishness of a great Point Guard. His 6′8” frame is intimidating, to say the least, when you are talking about a player who is one of the fastest guys with-or-without the ball – with such great strength, timing, and leaping ability. And with all of that power he still has the smoothness of all-time great guard – with three-point shooting range and the ability to rack up double-figure assists whenever he sees fit.

Maybe the Bulls will land a combination of players; For instance - Carlos Boozer and Joe Johnson. The Bulls are a starting 2 and 4-man away from having perhaps the most lethal starting line-up in the pro’s.

And if one of these scenerios comes through (as we all hope), the Bulls will become instantly better. We have suffered after those Championships in the 1990’s. . . and we are thirsty for another champagne bath. Could the 2011 season be the year we Chicago fans have been waiting for?

Yes.

It could be.

June of 2011 will mark the setting for the 2011 NBA Finals. And it will, indeed, mark the 20th anniversary of the Chicago Bulls’ 1st Championship won back in the 1991 NBA Finals – featuring the all-time greats, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. The Bulls’ title celebration marked the end of an era in which Johnson’s Lakers ruled the 1980’s – winning 5 championships. Phil Jackson went onto three-peat from 1991-93 with the Bulls, and then again from 1996-98. Upon his arrival in Los Angeles, he again won 3 consecutive Championships with Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. If Coach Jackson wins again, it will mark an unprecedented fourth three-peat. Let’s reign on Phil Jackson’s parade and solidify his legacy as being the greatest coach in Chicago Bulls’ history.

This team led by Derrick Rose is a formidable bunch already, capable of doing Playoff damage. The Bulls have a lot of heart and play with effort and intensity. Now it’s time to move into the upper tier of the NBA once again. And we are not more than a couple key pieces away. . .

Let’s end last decade’s Lakers’ 5-time Championship run, and allow Kobe Bryant and Company’s accomplishments to fade away in our memories. Let history repeat itself, and begin something great as an NBA franchise. . . once again.

Let’s celebrate our 20th anniversary, not wistfully, but by popping more than just a few bottles of that championship bubbly.

 

[CODE_BLUE56]

ftw

 

[Lex L.]

The 2009-10 season is over. The Los Angeles Lakers have defended their title and have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are still the best team in the NBA. Chicago Bulls’ fans are well-accustomed to seeing Phil Jackson win. He won six rings here and we watched the man win five more as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers from 2000-2010. As the July 1st start date for free-agency looms, we ponder certain thoughts, hopes, and dreams as fans of these modern-day Chicago Bulls of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah.

Will we sign Chris Bosh? A talented Power Forward who can play the high post down into the low-block. A big man with the talent to score nearly at will – with a variety of moves. His length is nearly outmatched and grabs offensive boards over the grasps of most of the other front-court players in the league. He and Derrick Rose in a pick-and-roll game would be deadly. He complements Noah’s defense and hustle with pure athleticism and scoring ability.

Or how about LeBron James? This player being the best in the game (yes, even over the likes of the great Kobe Bryant). A man among men. James plays the game with a “get out of my way” mentality, along with the court vision and unselfishness of a great Point Guard. His 6′8” frame is intimidating, to say the least, when you are talking about a player who is one of the fastest guys with-or-without the ball – with such great strength, timing, and leaping ability. And with all of that power he still has the smoothness of all-time great guard – with three-point shooting range and the ability to rack up double-figure assists whenever he sees fit.

Maybe the Bulls will land a combination of players; For instance - Carlos Boozer and Joe Johnson. The Bulls are a starting 2 and 4-man away from having perhaps the most lethal starting line-up in the pro’s.

And if one of these scenerios comes through (as we all hope), the Bulls will become instantly better. We have suffered after those Championships in the 1990’s. . . and we are thirsty for another champagne bath. Could the 2011 season be the year we Chicago fans have been waiting for?

Yes.

It could be.

June of 2011 will mark the setting for the 2011 NBA Finals. And it will, indeed, mark the 20th anniversary of the Chicago Bulls’ 1st Championship won back in the 1991 NBA Finals – featuring the all-time greats, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. The Bulls’ title celebration marked the end of an era in which Johnson’s Lakers ruled the 1980’s – winning 5 championships. Phil Jackson went onto three-peat from 1991-93 with the Bulls, and then again from 1996-98. Upon his arrival in Los Angeles, he again won 3 consecutive Championships with Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. If Coach Jackson wins again, it will mark an unprecedented fourth three-peat. Let’s reign on Phil Jackson’s parade and solidify his legacy as being the greatest coach in Chicago Bulls’ history.

This team led by Derrick Rose is a formidable bunch already, capable of doing Playoff damage. The Bulls have a lot of heart and play with effort and intensity. Now it’s time to move into the upper tier of the NBA once again. And we are not more than a couple key pieces away. . .

Let’s end last decade’s Lakers’ 5-time Championship run, and allow Kobe Bryant and Company’s accomplishments to fade away in our memories. Let history repeat itself, and begin something great as an NBA franchise. . . once again.

Let’s celebrate our 20th anniversary, not wistfully, but by popping more than just a few bottles of that championship bubbly.

Sorry. It really didnt do much for me even ignoring the grammar mistakes and incorrect word usage.

 

[RamiTheBullsFan]

haha whatever bro. It's cool you seem to wanna jack ideas though (seemingly)

xD

 

[Lex L.]

haha whatever bro. It's cool you seem to wanna jack ideas though (seemingly)

xD

I didnt even read it. And maybe if you didnt bury it in an article that is gemischtes with clutter, you might have a point.

 

[RamiTheBullsFan]

I didnt even read it. And maybe if you didnt bury it in an article that is gemischtes with clutter, you might have a point.

Lol it's all a matter of opinion. I don't see you picking anything apart - just throwing out vague insults.

 

[Lex L.]

Lol it's all a matter of opinion. I don't see you picking anything apart - just throwing out vague insults.

No, I was just being honest with you. One of the problems is you have a piece about anticipating the future and it, like the last time, gets bogged down with your scouting reports. There were problems with missing articles, incorrect capitalization, and incorrect word usage. For example, shouldnt it be "rain" on his parade and not "reign"?

 

[RamiTheBullsFan]

No, I was just being honest with you. One of the problems is you have a piece about anticipating the future and it, like the last time, gets bogged down with your scouting reports. There were problems with missing articles, incorrect capitalization, and incorrect word usage. For example, shouldnt it be "rain" on his parade and not "reign"?

the choice of the word "reign" instead of "rain" was a poor attempt at a pun. I throw in the scouting report shiz because I'm not sure every Bulls' fan out there knows all about Bosh and even LeBron James.

 

[RamiTheBullsFan]

And as for capitalization errors, words like "Championship," "Point Guard," and "Power Forward" are rather open-ended in terms of whether to capitalize or not. I mean... sometimes it can be okay to capitalize the first letter of non-proper nouns... maybe not in a novel, but maybe you see my point.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion though. Just as anyone else who reads it is.

B-]

 

[Lex L.]

And as for capitalization errors, words like "Championship," "Point Guard," and "Power Forward" are rather open-ended in terms of whether to capitalize or not. I mean... sometimes it can be okay to capitalize the first letter of non-proper nouns... maybe not in a novel, but maybe you see my point.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion though. Just as anyone else who reads it is.

B-]

???
"...Playoff damage..."

 

[JCM]

this is what came to mind when the lakers won the ship, what if lebron came and we were to take them down.

no better feeling then taking down the lakers.

 

[Lex L.]

this is what came to mind when the lakers won the ship, what if lebron came and we were to take them down.

not better feeling then taking the the lakers.

I remember in 97 when the Broncos beat 3 that they had previously lost to en route to the Super Bowl. We called it the "Revenge Tour". In the case of the Bulls, it would be kind of fun to take down the Celtics and Heat along the way.

 

[RamiTheBullsFan]

???
"...Playoff damage..."

Lol let's throw in the word "Playoff(s)" to that word list, why don't we

 

[Lex L.]

Lol let's throw in the word "Playoff(s)" to that word list, why don't we

Im going to leave that to you.

 

[RamiTheBullsFan]

people see these words used in proper noun format all the time on television screens and articles. So yeah, excuse me if I call you out for nit-picking

/sarcasm

 

[Lex L.]

people see these words used in proper noun format all the time on television screens and articles. So yeah, excuse me if I call you out for nit-picking

/sarcasm

Does the media now endore "reign" as the proper word usage for the phrase that had previously been "rain on his parade"? Does the media now endores the omission of articles such as "a", "an", and "the"?

And again, your article is about expectations. It loses its way with the scouting report. Its like putting a baked potato in a bowl of ice cream.