Bulls Fans Among The Most Loyal In The NBA

October 29, 2006

Chicago is famously known as a great professional sports town with arguably the most loyal fans in the country. Nowhere is this more apparent that with the Bulls, who routinely play in front of a packed United Center, despite fielding a team that has not advanced past the first round of the playoffs since number 23 was in the house. In a business where winning strongly correlates with attendance, the Bulls have been an aberration. Over the last four NBA seasons the Bulls have ranked among the top-five in home attendance, twice finishing second, despite winning only 43% of regular season games.

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Even during the lean years when Tim Floyd was pacing the sidelines, Bulls fans visited the United Center in droves. During the ’02-’03 and ’03-’04 seasons, when the Bulls’ combined record was 53-111, the organization’s average attendance was 19,617 and 19,736, respectively. Very impressive for a franchise lacking star power and a fan base accustomed to watching the likes of MJ, Scottie, and Rodman.

Game night at the United Center is one of the best atmospheres in the league and serves as a home-court advantage for the Bulls. Imagine what the overall record would be during the past four years without that advantage. Chicagoans are passionate about their Bulls, knowledgeable about the game of basketball, and hungry for success. Scott Skiles and his young Bulls are hoping to give their fans what they’re looking for and return the Bulls franchise to prominence. Until then, Bulls fans will continue to pack the United Center and fervently root for their Bulls.

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Breaking Down The Bulls

October 29, 2006

With the start of the NBA season just weeks away, let’s break-down the Bulls roster and set the table for what is sure to be an exciting season at the United Center in Chicago.

Guards: The Bulls boast one of the strongest backcourts in the league, in Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon. Although both players have less than five years service in the NBA, they have logged heavy minutes in the early part of their careers and have invaluable playoff experience. Chris Duhon is the first guard off the bench and gives Coach Scott Skiles a legitimate back-up at the point. The Bulls also expect to slide rookie Thabo Sefolosha to the point, after the summer league experiment was labeled a success.

Forwards: Luol Deng experienced a break-out season last year, averaging 14 ppg. Deng is has the ability to face the basket and consistently hit the 17-footer. Deng should get plenty of good looks again this year as opposing defenses focus on stopping Hinrich and Gordon. Deng is complemented by Andres Nocioni, a blue-collar player with the ability to shoot the basketball and score around the rim.

Andres Nocioni

Center: This is where the Bulls should improve the most from last year. They dumped chronic underachiever, Tyson Chandler, for two highly-respected veterans in Ben Wallace and P.J. Brown. Both players fit the mold John Paxson and Scott Skiles are looking for; tough, competitive, hard-working players that come to work everyday and are committed to buying into the team philosophy. If these aging vets can stay healthy, they should provide a nice balance for the perimeter-oriented Bulls.

Come in out of the cold and watch the hot shooting Bulls warm up at the United Center all season long. StubHub is a sure bet for finding the best Chicago Bulls tickets at the best prices.

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