Examining the Roster

Let’s take a look at the Bulls’ roster as it stands today and see what kind of team Chicago fans might be looking at in 2009-10.  The most likely starting five includes Derrick Rose at the point, John Salmons at the two, Luol Deng at small forward, Tyrus Thomas at power forward and Joakim Noah in the middle.  That’s a solid starting five, though it lacks significant scoring in the post.  The Bulls have been a perimeter-oriented team since they traded away Elton Brand in 2001.  Thomas seems to fancy himself as some kind of hybrid wing player, and until that mentality changes he’s going to have trouble scoring from the power forward position.

Kirk Hinrich and Brad Miller will probably be the first two guys off the bench for Chicago.  Miller can provide some scoring from the five spot, while Hinrich can play both guard positions.  Rookie James Johnson should see significant minutes at the three and the four, while Taj Gibson might have a reduced role until he puts on some weight.  Jannero Pargo will be available to hit big shots off the pine, while Lindsey Hunter will be there to defend in crunch time.  The team is looking pretty solid and should be a threat come playoff time.

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