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.

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