The Chicago Bulls Without P.J. Brown

Joel Brigham of HOOPSWORLD.com is making the case that the Chicago Bulls are going to miss their former teammate P.J. Brown more than they think – and it seems that he may be right. P.J. Brown made his last appearance as a Bull following his team’s final loss to the Detroit Pistons last spring, once again carrying the weight of being the go-to-guy for the Bulls. Not only was Brown the best Bull to speak to the media, due to his years of experience and wisdom, he was also a mentor to players like Tyrus Thomas. “Thomas learned about managing his finances, dealing with fans and the media, and of course basketball from one of the game’s most polite and hard-working statesmen.” Having Brown in the locker room benefited the Bulls in more ways than one – he was hard-working, dedicated, and a great leader.

Collier “P.J.” Brown played college ball at Louisiana Tech University before joining the New Jersey Nets as a second-round draft pick in 1992. He spent time with the Nets, the Miami Heat and the Charlotte/ New Orleans/ Oklahoma City Hornets before being traded to the Chicago Bulls in 2006. Although he only spent a short time with the Bulls, there’s no doubt that P.J. brought a different level of basketball maturity to the court and the locker room. Although he won’t be missed by some, the loss may become more apparent to the team as the upcoming season rolls along.

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