Report: Relationship between Bulls, Thibodeau ‘beyond repair’

[ElNono]

The fraying began, however, almost immediately. Management forced Thibodeau to fire his right hand man, Ron Adams, two years ago and Thibbs has steamed about it ever since. Foreman has never given a reason publicly about the move, which has only fueled all the speculation between Foreman and Thibbs, who took his sweet time signing a contract extension, perhaps as a silent protest.

Now, suddenly, word is (there’s that clause again) that the front office is unhappy with the minutes Thibbs is giving to certain players, is worried about the Bulls’ defense and is beginning to tell Thibodeau how to tweak his rotation.

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2015/01/29/report-relationship-between-bulls-thibodeau-beyond-repair/

[Robz4000]

:lol Bulce

[lefty]

Lol wtf

[Double-Up]

If McHale wouldn't have signed an extension I'd say bring that man here.

[LkrFan]

Do it Mitch! !

[cjw]

They should have traded him for Harbaugh

[djohn2oo8]

If McHale wouldn't have signed an extension I'd say bring that man here.

Coaches can be traded right? :lol

[DPG21920]

Thibs is a very good coach, but CHI knew his flaws when they signed him (running players into the ground). To meddle now makes no sense.

[DPG21920]

Coaches can be traded right? :lol

Of course they can. Doc was traded to the Clippers.

[Mugen]

Do it Mitch! !

:lol Thibbs playing Kirby 40+ minutes next year. Do it Mitch indeed tbh.

[benstanfield]

"Play Butler, Noah, and Pau less than 35mpg Tom."

"NO!"

"Play Butler, Noah, and Pau less than 35mpg Tom."

"NO!"

"Play Butler, Noah, and Pau less than 35mpg Tom."

"NO!"

[lefty]

:lol if the Clippers fire Doc and hire Thibs

[Bulaien999]

Thibs coaching the Rockets, Mchale becomes some made up position in the office and still gets paid.

Profit????

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao What's funny is that after three knee surgeries, Derrick Rose may end up surviving while Thibodeau will not able to repair his problems

[ducks]

hope he does not go to thunder

[moisaenz]

hope he does not go to thunder

Why not? Will run Westbook and Durant into the ground as well..

[Infinite_limit]

They should have traded him for Harbaugh
> Fire Thibodeau
> Promote Free Throw coach to HC

[Malik Hairston]

The "Thibodeau running players into the ground" is somewhat true, but every good coach has their flaws..

The Bulls have been the most overrated team in the NBA for the past 3 years, as I've repeated many times..it begins with Rose, who is one currently one of the worst starting PGs in the NBA..if you're starting PG is a high-usage, negative impact player, but the coach isn't allowed to bench him(because he's from Chicago and hugely popular, and they also don't have any real alternatives to replace him), what is he supposed to do?

Pop used to "run Duncan into the ground", too..he also coached with the same style as Thibs, constantly being hard on his players, etc..the difference is that Pop won titles early in his career with a prime Duncan, which forever permitted him to take whatever risks and chances he liked, as he became the "winner guy"..

[Killakobe81]

:lol Thibbs playing Kirby 40+ minutes next year. Do it Mitch indeed tbh.

That is fine his injury will happen a few games sooner, big fucken deal

[StrengthAndHonor]

The "Thibodeau running players into the ground" is somewhat true


There are only 2 players playing above 30 mins for the Bulls, that's Gasol and Butler and that's due to the Bulls injuries. Butler's minutes has been cut recently since Rose' return. I think that notion is overblown.

[Malik Hairston]

There are only 2 players playing above 30 mins for the Bulls, that's Gasol and Butler and that's due to the Bulls injuries. Butler's minutes has been cut recently since Rose' return. I think that notion is overblown.

I agree, didn't know he actually cut it down this year, though..

It's typical of the Bulls front office and fanbase to blame the coach, tbh..

The Rose situation is extremely difficult for a coach to deal with, I don't know what you're supposed to do with it..the fanbase still loves him and delusional enough to believe he can still be a great player..he's a Chicago "icon", so Thibs isn't going to win that battle..

[Infinite_limit]

I agree, didn't know he actually cut it down this year, though..

It's typical of the Bulls front office and fanbase to blame the coach, tbh..

The Rose situation is extremely difficult for a coach to deal with, I don't know what you're supposed to do with it..the fanbase still loves him and delusional enough to believe he can still be a great player..he's a Chicago "icon", so Thibs isn't going to win that battle..
Thibs seems to be the guy egging Rose on to shoot. He needs to snap out of it and put the ball in Butler's hands, otherwise he'll be out of a job

[Malik Hairston]

Thibs seems to be the guy egging Rose on to shoot. He needs to snap out of it and put the ball in Butler's hands, otherwise he'll be out of a job

I don't necessarily believe that, but we'll see as more info is leaked..the Bulls' ownership and front office as a lot of stock in Rose, he's a Chicago icon, they can't afford to make him unhappy, from a financial standpoint IMO..

[Infinite_limit]

I don't necessarily believe that, but we'll see as more info is leaked..the Bulls' ownership and front office as a lot of stock in Rose, he's a Chicago icon, they can't afford to make him unhappy, from a financial standpoint IMO..
No one is un-tradeable in the NBA. We shall see how this plays out

[Biernutz]

The kiss of death for a coach is when the owner gives the coach "suggestions"
on how to use the players...What kind of asshole team owner would interfere
like that .... Ugh...Jerry would and see the results. Tibbs is a good coach but
he had to get sideways with the GM and other front office hanger on's for
the leaks and whispers that you are now hearing out of Chicago....

[Brazil]

Thib is a good coach tbh...

He is doing a better job at managing his players minutes... it means he is not stubborn and adjusts to criticism when it is constructive.

Regarding Rose I disagree with Harlem... Bulls will make the POs so improving their records without him does not serve any purpose at this point. He has no other choice than try to get him going. It's not like this bulls team has enough talent to make till the finals without Rose, you need to go all in in that kind of situation not because of the fans but because that's your best shot to advance deep in POs imho knowing Rose won't be traded anytime soon

[MarioSpeedwagon]

:lmao What's funny is that after three knee surgeries, Derrick Rose may end up surviving while Thibodeau will not able to repair his problems
Do some of you guys just put these laughing cartoon characters in every one of your posts?

[hater]

bulls are fine. lotta media and women gossip tbqh

Bulls will contend in the 2nd round and might make the East Finals IMO

[DMC]

Thibs is ok as a coach, but he's not the solution for monkeyballing teams or teams that look good on paper but fold down the stretch. There's a lot more to it than just the head coach. Ownership has to be able to let go of the reins, and most can't.

[Jenks]

Do some of you guys just put these laughing cartoon characters in every one of your posts?
Laker fans have to constantly force themselves to laugh to keep from crying.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Laker fans have to constantly force themselves to laugh to keep from crying.
haha

[Venti Quattro]

Laker fans have to constantly force themselves to laugh to keep from crying.

Damn, you figured it all out now