2014 Bulls Offseason Thread

[Ryne Ween]

Isn't Kobe recruiting LeBron or Melo right now?

 

Kobe has made statements in the past similar to Derricks. He has, I think, specifically said he will not recruit melo but would give advice if asked. Something like that.

[Wilson A2000]

Isn't Kobe recruiting LeBron or Melo right now?

 

Kobe has made statements in the past similar to Derricks. He has, I think, specifically said he will not recruit melo but would give advice if asked. Something like that.

 

Not according to Broussard. Kobe is recruiting Melo. Talking to him, meeting with him. http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=11135474&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Fm.washingtonpost.com%2Fblogs%2Fearly-lead%2Fwp%2F2014%2F06%2F26%2Fkobe-bryant-is-recruiting-carmelo-anthony-but-lakers-are-a-longshot%2F%22%7D

[Ryne Ween]

Isn't Kobe recruiting LeBron or Melo right now?

 

Kobe has made statements in the past similar to Derricks. He has, I think, specifically said he will not recruit melo but would give advice if asked. Something like that.

 

Not according to Broussard. Kobe is recruiting Melo. Talking to him, meeting with him. http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=11135474&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Fm.washingtonpost.com%2Fblogs%2Fearly-lead%2Fwp%2F2014%2F06%2F26%2Fkobe-bryant-is-recruiting-carmelo-anthony-but-lakers-are-a-longshot%2F%22%7D

 

Fair enough. There is an ESPN article from a few months back titled "Kobe won't recruit pending free agent Carmelo Anthony". So obviously he's changed his mind.

[Guest]

First of all, a big star shouldn't need to be "recruited" by other players. If their precious egos are going to be shattered because they weren't showered with attention, then eff em'

 

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/17/1751fa3dfc19aa1b1cc6a952fb444f620b6fb22b8abddece4c054887fb34a4a8.jpg

 

You disagree?

 

i think he's simply mocking the profundity with which you present your viewpoints.

[Derwood]

First of all, a big star shouldn't need to be "recruited" by other players. If their precious egos are going to be shattered because they weren't showered with attention, then eff em'

 

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/17/1751fa3dfc19aa1b1cc6a952fb444f620b6fb22b8abddece4c054887fb34a4a8.jpg

 

You disagree?

 

i think he's simply mocking the profundity with which you present your viewpoints.

 

Well that's the epitome of irony, no?

[Guest]

no one cares

[Sammy Sofa]

Do tell.

[SouthSideRyan]

First of all, a big star shouldn't need to be "recruited" by other players. If their precious egos are going to be shattered because they weren't showered with attention, then eff em'

 

Yeah! I'd play for free!! Give me 13 Kirk Hinrichs, I'll win you a title.

[Ryne Ween]

First of all, a big star shouldn't need to be "recruited" by other players. If their precious egos are going to be shattered because they weren't showered with attention, then eff em'

 

Yeah! I'd play for free!! Give me 13 Kirk Hinrichs, I'll win you a title.

 

In all honesty would 5 prime hinrichs and 7 prime collisons win a playoff series.

[scarey]

All the hand wringing over Derrick not "recruiting" is silly. Melo is not going to make his decision based on whether Derrick is picking him up from the airport or not. No use stressing over it.

[Sammy Sofa]

Nobody said the decisions were based on it.

[scarey]

Nobody said the decisions were based on it.

 

A lot of people, on this board and otherwise, seem to think so based on what they are saying about the whole situation. My apologies if I'm wrong about that.

[Guest]

What a [expletive] idiot. I'm sure the FO loves Rose making those comments the day before FA starts. That'll give Melo all the confidence in the world. Seriously, what a [expletive] moron.

 

He was asked the question.

 

He said he'd love to play with him and likes his game and that he won't be recruiting.

 

The recruiting uproar is so [expletive] stupid.

 

No kidding.

 

not really. i'm not saying he should go out their and beg guys to team up, but if melo is in town meeting with the bulls, you can't give the guy a call? a text? it seems like a dick move to me.

[Derwood]

I don't care if he doesn't recruit anyone.

 

But there is zero reason to speak out about your inaction.

 

Pretty much everything that has come out of Rose's mouth in the past 2 years has been unmitigated stupidity

[Sammy Sofa]

Nobody said the decisions were based on it.

 

A lot of people, on this board and otherwise, seem to think so based on what they are saying about the whole situation. My apologies if I'm wrong about that.

 

Who has said that on the board? It seems pretty clear would just either like Rose to put in a minimum effort at reaching out to some players or to not bother with the stupid soundbites when he doesn't. Seems perfectly reasonable.

[Sammy Sofa]

What a [expletive] idiot. I'm sure the FO loves Rose making those comments the day before FA starts. That'll give Melo all the confidence in the world. Seriously, what a [expletive] moron.

 

He was asked the question.

 

He said he'd love to play with him and likes his game and that he won't be recruiting.

 

The recruiting uproar is so [expletive] stupid.

 

No kidding.

 

not really. i'm not saying he should go out their and beg guys to team up, but if melo is in town meeting with the bulls, you can't give the guy a call? a text? it seems like a dick move to me.

 

Right. It's almost like Rose sometimes is bragging about how much he doesn't give a [expletive]. Usually that's cool as hell, but come on, man.

[wolf stansson]

As an isolated quote, it may look defiantly confident, but taken within the larger context of the whole Rose thing, it comes off like a sheltered person who doesn't do anything he doesn't want to do, lacks media awareness and who's perceptions of himself and everything else are completely warped by the enablers he chooses to solely surround himself with. It couldn't be more apparent just how off-page he is with Bulls management.

[Wilson A2000]

Money aside, would you trade Rose straight up for John Wall?

[Guest]

What are the negatives for recruiting players to come play with you? There are none. It can't hurt one bit to go out and meet with somebody to say that you should come to this team.

 

His unwillingness (and open unwillingness) to recruit is peculiar, to say the least.

 

Liking the Cubs Bulls and Packers is unacceptable and stupid.

 

Haven't heard that one before, but what's your point?

 

My point is like teams from the same city, it makes like complete sense. Your agenda does not.

[Guest]

What are the negatives for recruiting players to come play with you? There are none. It can't hurt one bit to go out and meet with somebody to say that you should come to this team.

 

His unwillingness (and open unwillingness) to recruit is peculiar, to say the least.

 

Liking the Cubs Bulls and Packers is unacceptable and stupid.

 

Haven't heard that one before, but what's your point?

 

Oh and also I don't want awful Packer fans liking my teams. We hate Wisconsin people.

[Ryne Ween]

Money aside, would you trade Rose straight up for John Wall?

 

No way.

[ConstableRabbit]

Money aside, would you trade Rose straight up for John Wall?

Depends. Does Wall recruit?

[SouthSideRyan]

I don't care if he doesn't recruit anyone.

 

But there is zero reason to speak out about your inaction.

 

Pretty much everything that has come out of Rose's mouth in the past 2 years has been unmitigated stupidity

 

Yeah before that he was a regular mark Antony

[RynoRules]

http://hoopsternation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tumblr_n4t9kix6xC1rs5ngxo1_500.jpg

[muntjack]

Money aside, would you trade Rose straight up for John Wall?

 

Absolutely.