Are the Bulls overlooked?

[irishock]

They've had the best record in the league for the previous 2 seasons, and are sitting in the playoff picture despite not having their MVP. If Rose returns to all-star form by mid season, can they legitimately challenge the Heat for the East crown? I think they'd beat the Knicks in a playoff series but it'd take a Dirk Nowitzki performance to overcome the 3-1 superstar differential against the Heat.

[DPG21920]

Thibs is overlooked. There is no reason that a team with Deng as your best player should be winning like they do.

[purplengold]

aint rose doubtful fo this season?

[whitemamba]

deng is under rated... he doesnt get enough credit.

[DPG21920]

deng is under rated... he doesnt get enough credit.

Deng is a very solid player - but as a number one option offensively on a team, he is no where near that level. Their system is what allows them to be competitive. Their defense is what wins them games. I mean, they have guys like Nate Robinson coming in and playing makeshift PG and winning games. Noah is beasting as well. But look at the talent on that team - there is no way they should be this good.

[Pelicans78]

Thibs is overlooked. There is no reason that a team with Deng as your best player should be winning like they do.

Noah is clearly their best player, but I guess Deng is their top option offensively which is not good either.

[TDMVPDPOY]

record is misleading, havnt beaten anyone worth mentioning...

[Venti Quattro]

aint rose doubtful fo this season?

Scheduled to return on March iirc.

[TDMVPDPOY]

gangster rose should just retire with the 370m contract and endorsements he signed last season....

[Technique]

Thibbs runs his players to the ground. Noah and Deng are leading the league in minutes per game. If Pop is the master of player fatigue management throughout the season than this guy is the complete opposite.

[lefty]

Deng is solid


Now if only he showed up every night

[Kai]

Yes. For good reason.

[BRHornet45]

sons not to mention Belinelli has been balling his ass off lately averaging about 17 PPG in the last 10 games. he also absolutely owns the Knicks averaging 22 PPG against them.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Thibs is really overrated. Unless he modifies how much his team plays balls to the wall during the regular season it'll never have post season success.

[Latarian Milton]

their D might be the best of the league right now which's definitely gonna help with their odd of beating teams like boston and NY, but i still don't see no damn chance for them to threaten miamiand there's in fact no team that's gonna challenge us imho.

[racm]

Thibodeau is playing Deng and Noah the most MPG in order to float above .500, tbh.

[whitemamba]

Deng is a very solid player - but as a number one option offensively on a team, he is no where near that level. Their system is what allows them to be competitive. Their defense is what wins them games. I mean, they have guys like Nate Robinson coming in and playing makeshift PG and winning games. Noah is beasting as well. But look at the talent on that team - there is no way they should be this good.

i agree with most of the stuff you said... i think deng could be a number one option, but i dont think they have given him that role.. nor in the past or future when rose returns. im actually really surprised at their record. good D, noah is ballin as well.


Thibodeau is playing Deng and Noah the most MPG in order to float above .500, tbh.

what other option does he have?

[DMC]

I remember when Noah came out of Florida I said he was going to be a good NBA player, people said "nah... he's shit".

[irishock]

I remember when Noah came out of Florida I said he was going to be a good NBA player, people said "nah... he's shit".

they may be referring to his appearance rather

[Brunodf]

They can't stay healthy.
And Rose is overrated, glorified Westbrick

[irishock]

:lol at my takes



Bulls lucky to even be near .500

[RobbyH]

:lol at my takes



Bulls lucky to even be near .500

:lol someone finally admits he has the shittiest bball takes in the forum

Go back into the zoo with your tigers :lol

[Latarian Milton]

conceding 58 points by halftime to chinks' team :lol
jeremy Rin shitting all over their heads :lol
shooting 0-9 from 3 :lol
elite defense :lol

[purplengold]

rose's ppg this season prolly da same as he SAT scores.