The 2006-2007 Chicago Bulls Thread

[Derwood]

that game was completely winnable. The Bulls missed like their last 30 shots (it seemed). You hold the Lakers to that few points you ought to win. It seems like the team can't get scoring from more than one guy a night

[goonys evil twin]

Even you real die hards can't tell me you aren't starting to panic a little now.

The only game the Bulls have lost so far that I didn't think they were going to lose this month is the Kings game, which they gave away.

 

I was hoping for 7-7. 6-8 or 5-9 look more likely now. Meh, it's November.

 

When they're 3-11, we'll touch base. This is an amazingly bad basketball team right now. It's not just the west coast road trip.

Like when they started 1-11 in Nov 04 and finished the season with 47 wins? Way too early -- even pointless -- to panic. But I'll stop arguing with you about it if you stop insisting I should be panicking now.

 

:D Alright.

 

If all you want to do is see the team tread water and be as good as they've been the past couple years, I could see the point in not being upset about the start. But I thought Bulls fans were expecting a huge improvement, and movement into the upper echelon of the league. It seems pretty clear to me they aren't going to be challenging for any titles. As an amateur observer, I think the Wallace signing looks pretty silly, overpaying for an old guy who isn't going to impact the team much. And they still don't have a single great player, which seems to be the most important thing to have in the NBA.

 

If you're going to be happy with a playoff appearance and early exit, I guess there's nothing to be upset about. But if you wanted them in the conference finals at the minimum, then I can't imagine why a Bulls fan would be anything but hugely disappointed.

[1908]

If all you want to do is see the team tread water and be as good as they've been the past couple years, I could see the point in not being upset about the start. But I thought Bulls fans were expecting a huge improvement, and movement into the upper echelon of the league. It seems pretty clear to me they aren't going to be challenging for any titles. As an amateur observer, I think the Wallace signing looks pretty silly, overpaying for an old guy who isn't going to impact the team much. And they still don't have a single great player, which seems to be the most important thing to have in the NBA.

 

If you're going to be happy with a playoff appearance and early exit, I guess there's nothing to be upset about. But if you wanted them in the conference finals at the minimum, then I can't imagine why a Bulls fan would be anything but hugely disappointed.

I'd be surprised by the pronouncements in bold if they were made by anyone else this early. A recent article by Jim O'Brien seems a fitting reply, especially the condescending paragraph.

[Soul]

If all you want to do is see the team tread water and be as good as they've been the past couple years, I could see the point in not being upset about the start. But I thought Bulls fans were expecting a huge improvement, and movement into the upper echelon of the league. It seems pretty clear to me they aren't going to be challenging for any titles. As an amateur observer, I think the Wallace signing looks pretty silly, overpaying for an old guy who isn't going to impact the team much. And they still don't have a single great player, which seems to be the most important thing to have in the NBA.

 

If you're going to be happy with a playoff appearance and early exit, I guess there's nothing to be upset about. But if you wanted them in the conference finals at the minimum, then I can't imagine why a Bulls fan would be anything but hugely disappointed.

I'd be surprised by the pronouncements in bold if they were made by anyone else this early. A recent article by Jim O'Brien seems a fitting reply, especially the condescending paragraph.

 

That was before they lost by nearly 20 to the Spurs, and then stunk it up again against a real beatable LA team.

 

We'll see. For now, I will only say this: I'm real glad I didn't spend that $180 buckeroonies on NBA League Pass.

[1908]

That was before they lost by nearly 20 to the Spurs, and then stunk it up again against a real beatable LA team.

Did you read that article or just look at the date?

 

Never mind; it's not important. Panic away.

[soccer10k]

I realize this is 2 days after the fact but I just couldn't resist.

 

GO LAKERS!!

 

That is all.

[Chocolate Milk]

I do love me some Kirk. Deng looks like he is going to break out this year.

[Jon]

I do love me some Kirk. Deng looks like he is going to break out this year.

Read that post right when Deng lost the ball. I blame you.

[Chocolate Milk]

I do love me some Kirk. Deng looks like he is going to break out this year.

Read that post right when Deng lost the ball. I blame you.

I accept whatever punishment your modship decides.

[Soul]

That was before they lost by nearly 20 to the Spurs, and then stunk it up again against a real beatable LA team.

Did you read that article or just look at the date?

 

Never mind; it's not important. Panic away.

 

What is it that you think is so evangelistic about that article? I've seen thousands written just like it when a team starts out bad. Some of them turn out to be correct, and sometimes the team just goes right on stinking.

 

Please don't assume I didn't read something just because I'm not as swayed by it as you are.

[Jon]

I do love me some Kirk. Deng looks like he is going to break out this year.

Read that post right when Deng lost the ball. I blame you.

I accept whatever punishment your modship decides.

It really went downhill from there...

 

That was a what, 13 point lead? Now they trail by 1 at the end of 3.

Edited November 22, 2006 by Jon

[Soul]

I do love me some Kirk. Deng looks like he is going to break out this year.

Read that post right when Deng lost the ball. I blame you.

I accept whatever punishment your modship decides.

It really went downhill from there...

 

Was a what, 13 point lead? Now they trail by 1 at the end of 3.

 

 

I suppose why wait for the 4th quarter to grant the Nuggets the inevitable comeback, when you can just collapse in the 3rd quarter and get it over with?

[ChiCubsFan]

Technical foul shot for what? I can't watch so I dont know...

[ChiCubsFan]

A couple more questions for those watching...

 

What happened to Deng? 20 points in the first half and none in the 3rd quarter?

 

Why do the Nuggets have all their scrubs (plus Smith) in to start the 4th quarter?

[Jon]

Technical foul shot for what? I can't watch so I dont know...

He "smashed the ball" after the third quarter ended, apparently.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Technical foul shot for what? I can't watch so I dont know...

He "smashed the ball" after the third quarter ended, apparently.

 

The technical fouls have gotten out of hand.

[treebird]

Technical foul shot for what? I can't watch so I dont know...

He "smashed the ball" after the third quarter ended, apparently.

 

the only way that should be a T is if you literally smash the ball and it pops and they have to go get a new one

[Soriano12]

this team blows

[ChiCubsFan]

sigh...

[Soriano12]

Great move giving away JR Smith too.

 

 

:?

[1908]

What is it that you think is so evangelistic about that article? I've seen thousands written just like it when a team starts out bad. Some of them turn out to be correct, and sometimes the team just goes right on stinking.

 

Please don't assume I didn't read something just because I'm not as swayed by it as you are.

We're done.

[Soul]

What is it that you think is so evangelistic about that article? I've seen thousands written just like it when a team starts out bad. Some of them turn out to be correct, and sometimes the team just goes right on stinking.

 

Please don't assume I didn't read something just because I'm not as swayed by it as you are.

We're done.

 

Guess so.

[Andy]

Bulls blow.

[Soul]

Bulls blow.

 

3-8 would tend to confirm that.

 

Maybe they'll put it together once they get off the road, I dunno. I was expecting more though. Much more.

[Jon]

Bulls down 13-1 early...