Chicago Bulls Playoff Thread

[SouthSideRyan]

From now on, when people throw out names to trade for, is it too much to ask what the Bulls are giving up, and that it match salary wise?

[UMFan83]

So look like Deng is going to be out for a little while. He said the pain in his wrist has been high and he might have to sit out for a bit to rest it.

 

Btw, since returning from resting his wrist the first time, he's shot 38.2% from the field.

[Banedon]

I'm not on the crazy trade train that cubbyvirus is driving here, but I do think some changes are in order. The Bulls are perfectly built for the regular season ups and downs, but I just don't see them having tons of playoff success as currently built.

 

After having been fully healthy again just last week, it's really frustrating to be down 3 of the same players we were before...Hamilton, Deng and Watson. I guess I should be grateful Rose isn't hurt too.

[Guest]

If they can get those guys healthy by playoff time, they should have plenty of gas in the tank from the amount of games they missed. If it weren't for Korver missing all those open 3 opps, the Bulls win last night's game. I was pretty impressed with Boozer's defense on Howard when Noah rested. You can't stop him from scoring, but he missed a lot of shots under the hoop last night from the pressure.

[Ryne Ween]

I'm not on the crazy trade train that cubbyvirus is driving here, but I do think some changes are in order.

 

While im not against making a move, we lost to a good team last night; Rose played very poorly, Deng played epically horrendous, and we were still easily could have won that game if a korver trey woulda went in or that big ryan anderson 3 didnt go in.

 

Its dissapointing to lose at home but lets be honest, we are in a great possition as a team if Orlando can only beat us if Rose plays like hes jameer nelson and deng plays like jermaine oneal.

 

Rose needs to knock down key free throws also.

[Banedon]

I know some of it is me overreacting to a single loss, and you're right of course....Korver knocking down just one or two of those 3's makes that game completely different, but I've also had concerns about our ability to win in the playoffs the whole season. I was pretty confident that Hamilton was a guy that could help this team, but at this point you really just count on anything there.

[Flames24Rulz]

The SG spot needs to be addressed because I don't see how you can count on Rip staying healthy in the playoffs. I like Brewer, but he's not a starter on a championship team.

 

Stephen Jackson can be had for next to nothing right now.

[Banedon]

The SG spot needs to be addressed because I don't see how you can count on Rip staying healthy in the playoffs. I like Brewer, but he's not a starter on a championship team.

 

Stephen Jackson can be had for next to nothing right now.

 

Is it just me, or is Brewer's jumpshot aim pretty terrible? It seems like most other jump shooters are either long or short, but usually on line. Brewer's shots veer to the right a lot of times....even on free throws. They're really ugly if the camera happens to be directly behind the shot.

[SouthSideRyan]

The SG spot needs to be addressed because I don't see how you can count on Rip staying healthy in the playoffs. I like Brewer, but he's not a starter on a championship team.

 

Stephen Jackson can be had for next to nothing right now.

 

Stephen jackson might be next to nothing right now.

[bcl412]

The Bulls have got to be the most whined about really good team of all time.

[Ryne Ween]

This whole thing has completely ruined the respect i once had for Rip. I dont know whats going on, but its pathetic how brittle he is.

[Banedon]

The Bulls have got to be the most whined about really good team of all time.

 

Really? More than some of the Lakers teams of the past decade?

[bcl412]

The Bulls have got to be the most whined about really good team of all time.

 

Really? More than some of the Lakers teams of the past decade?

 

I've never followed the Lakers that closely, did their fans have a panic attack about the playoffs after every game?

[SouthSideRyan]

The SG spot needs to be addressed because I don't see how you can count on Rip staying healthy in the playoffs. I like Brewer, but he's not a starter on a championship team.

 

Stephen Jackson can be had for next to nothing right now.

 

Is it just me, or is Brewer's jumpshot aim pretty terrible? It seems like most other jump shooters are either long or short, but usually on line. Brewer's shots veer to the right a lot of times....even on free throws. They're really ugly if the camera happens to be directly behind the shot.

 

Yeah, I've never noticed before, but I was giggling at his free throws yesterday.

[Ryne Ween]

The Bulls have got to be the most whined about really good team of all time.

 

Really? More than some of the Lakers teams of the past decade?

 

I've never followed the Lakers that closely, did their fans have a panic attack about the playoffs after every game?

 

Im pretty sure jack nicholson and lou adler were too busy getting laid to talk about potentially moving rick fox.

[Old Style]

The SG spot needs to be addressed because I don't see how you can count on Rip staying healthy in the playoffs. I like Brewer, but he's not a starter on a championship team.

 

Stephen Jackson can be had for next to nothing right now.

 

Is it just me, or is Brewer's jumpshot aim pretty terrible? It seems like most other jump shooters are either long or short, but usually on line. Brewer's shots veer to the right a lot of times....even on free throws. They're really ugly if the camera happens to be directly behind the shot.

 

Yeah, I've never noticed before, but I was giggling at his free throws yesterday.

One in particular when the camera was right behind him went way right. I couldn't believe how off it was.

[Banedon]

The SG spot needs to be addressed because I don't see how you can count on Rip staying healthy in the playoffs. I like Brewer, but he's not a starter on a championship team.

 

Stephen Jackson can be had for next to nothing right now.

 

Is it just me, or is Brewer's jumpshot aim pretty terrible? It seems like most other jump shooters are either long or short, but usually on line. Brewer's shots veer to the right a lot of times....even on free throws. They're really ugly if the camera happens to be directly behind the shot.

 

Yeah, I've never noticed before, but I was giggling at his free throws yesterday.

One in particular when the camera was right behind him went way right. I couldn't believe how off it was.

 

It happens on a lot of jumpshots too. I think his little chickenwing shot stance that he has going on causes it to pull right if he doesn't compensate for it.

[UMFan83]

It's too bad his childhood injury forced him to shoot this way. Maybe he'd actually be one of the best players in the NBA if he could shoot normally.

[Ryne Ween]

Ronnie Brewer 25 minutes is not the problem on this team. Hes a great perimeter defender and can fill it inside. Hes not a classic shooting guard so of course hes not going to excel filling that role. But shame on the man who said keith bogans was a better 2. Bogans was worthless, and Brewer does a number of things well. His offense is actually good if he got back to running the baseline and cutting and hes pretty good on the break too.

 

But yea, hes obviously not a good starting 2 for a championship calibre team. So, if we can find a good 2 ont he cheap take it. Because it seems like Rip is done.

Edited March 9, 2012 by Ryne Ween

[Banedon]

I'm fine with Brewer as a bench player. I'm ok with him as a fill in starter. I do think we need someone else starting in that position for a serious playoff run.

[Ryne Ween]

I'm fine with Brewer as a bench player. I'm ok with him as a fill in starter. I do think we need someone else starting in that position for a serious playoff run.

 

Agreed. Can we get Ben Gordon for a TPE? Do TPEs exist in the new CBA?

[Sammy Sofa]

This whole thing has completely ruined the respect i once had for Rip. I dont know whats going on, but its pathetic how brittle he is.

 

You've lost respect for a player who played a ton because now he's older and gets hurt a lot?

[Ryne Ween]

This whole thing has completely ruined the respect i once had for Rip. I dont know whats going on, but its pathetic how brittle he is.

 

You've lost respect for a player who played a ton because now he's older and gets hurt a lot?

 

I think so, yea.

[Guest]

The SG spot needs to be addressed because I don't see how you can count on Rip staying healthy in the playoffs. I like Brewer, but he's not a starter on a championship team.

 

Stephen Jackson can be had for next to nothing right now.

 

Is it just me, or is Brewer's jumpshot aim pretty terrible? It seems like most other jump shooters are either long or short, but usually on line. Brewer's shots veer to the right a lot of times....even on free throws. They're really ugly if the camera happens to be directly behind the shot.

 

Yeah, I've never noticed before, but I was giggling at his free throws yesterday.

 

It makes me ill to watch Gibson shoot free throws. It's inexcusable to be that bad at free throws.

[Soul]

This whole thing has completely ruined the respect i once had for Rip. I dont know whats going on, but its pathetic how brittle he is.

 

You've lost respect for a player who played a ton because now he's older and gets hurt a lot?

 

Yep. He should be gutting and gritting his way back in there.