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14-13 is right. 500 is their destiny.

playoffs providing they get there.

Was the Detroit game a sign of things to come or just a blip on the radar? Detroit has their own problems they're dealing with right now so beating them might not be the best barometer.

I know it's not a groundbreaking observation, but the Bull's success (this year) relies much more on Rando's production than the bench. And that's not to say the 2nd unit isn't of vast importance, but it sure as hell seems that when Rajon is engaged and is playing good basketball this team thrives.

And always remember, Jerry Krause claims to have discovered Wes Unseld.

I think they will be a 45 win team. They need MCW in that backup role. Any scenario that permanently benches Isaiah Canaan is OK by me.

How is John Wall not torching them?

I have paid zero attention to the Wiz the last couple of years. What has happened to them? Weren't they considered an up and coming team not too long ago with the duo in the backcourt

Being a "long time" advocate of his, would you agree that what this team desperately needs is a Rudy Gay type player?

This team needs a bench and for Forman to get fired. Rudy Gay hasn't been the answer anywhere.

This team needs a bench and for Forman to get fired. Rudy Gay hasn't been the answer anywhere.

Isn't it funny how everyone wanted Rose gone. Jimmy's team. Where in the hell does that get you?

Except for the Cavs, the East is wide open. If Carmelo plays like Carmelo, and Rose stays healthy, the Knicks are dangerous. They don't have a bench, but Carmelo, Rose, and Porzingis, are all playing 40 minutes in the playoffs. Derrick's played 24 out of 28 games and he's shooting his best percentage since his MVP year. He's not the old Derrick Rose but he is a big contributor to the Knicks.

Isn't it funny how everyone wanted Rose gone. Jimmy's team. Where in the hell does that get you?

Isn't it funny how everyone wanted Rose gone. Jimmy's team. Where in the hell does that get you?

I'd love to know how it would've played out if Carmelo signed with the Bulls in 2014.

Almost as funny as those who suggested Hoiberg hadn't gotten a fair chance last year. Tonight was another great display of his legendary pace and space offense.

. They'd eke out a few more wins with a better coach but that would be about it.

Everyone knows that this team, whether it's Rose and Jimmy or Jimmy and whomever, is at best a second round playoff team. And they won't even be that this year. The Knicks can have Rose and his damn meetings. That ship sailed a long ass time ago. Westbrook's legacy will be ten times better.

That matters.

. The Bulls biggest issue isn't coaching. People overrate that and it's the biggest reason for the Thibs bashing. Vinny Del Negro is universally panned as a crappy coach. Most people would be astounded to know that he has won 53% of his games as a coach. Why? He had good talent with the Bulls and great talent with the Clippers.

I don't think people overrate coaching, I think you underrate it.

The better question with regard to your Vinny example is why did Vinny only win 53% (which isn't good, by the way) of his games in Chicago and LA when his successors in both cities outpaced him with virtually the same rosters? The answer is because Vinny isn't a good coach and Thibs and Doc are good coaches. If Vinny coaches the All Pro NBA team he would lose in a seven game series to Pop's Spurs or Kerr's Warriors. Not so if the All Pro team has a good coach.