Bulls face sky-high expectations

Following two consecutive trips to the NBA Playoffs, Scott Skiles’ Bulls face sky-high expectations entering the 2006-2007 NBA season. Led by guards, Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon, the Bulls feature one of the youngest, most exciting teams in the league.
During the off-season, Chicago landed coveted big man, Ben Wallace, to solidify the middle and bring added toughness to a team already full of competitors. The Bulls are hoping the reigning defensive player-of-the-year can also mentor and develop first-round draft pick, Tyrus Thomas. Thomas, who entered the NBA Draft following his freshman year at LSU, will be called-upon to rebound, block shots, and score in the paint during his rookie campaign.

Future all-stars, Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon, make-up one of the best backcourt duos in the league. Both players are equally adept at putting the ball on the deck to create scoring opportunities or launching jumpers from outside the arc. If the Bulls are going to sustain the buzz that’s swarming around the team right now, they’ll need consistent production from each of their young stars.
Both players are gym rats and spent the summer refining their respective games; Hinrich, as a reserve on Team USA’s bronze medal team, and Gordon, who spent the off-season in Chicago improving his strength and flexibility in hopes of becoming more durable.
For all the progress the organization has made since the dark days of the Tim Floyd era, the Bulls have not won a playoff series since the ’97-’98 season. However, if Chicago can remain healthy and Wallace delivers the goods every night, look for the Bulls to reverse the trend and make a deep run in the NBA Playoffs.
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