Da Bulls

[DMBZeppelin]

Originally Posted by Styx Cover Band

Gordon is smaller than Hienrich is and Gordon can't play defense. Kirk can play defense (or at least could 2 seasons ago)

Exactly 2 seasons ago, and if you're going off 2 seasons ago Gordon couldn't defend. He's not a lock down defender, but he's much better then he was. Gordon is the only guy on the team who can create their own shot. In the right system Gordon would be awesome.

[DMBZeppelin]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3417029

Collins returning to Bulls as head coach

The Chicago Bulls' next head coach will be a familiar face.

Doug Collins, who has coached the Bulls, Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons, will be hired as Chicago's new coach.

Among the factors that led to Collins' decision to return to the NBA: his relationship with Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson, whom he coached; his relationship with team owner Jerry Reinsdorf, whom he worked for earlier in his coaching career; and the fond memories he has of his time in Chicago in the early part of Michael Jordan's prolific career.

Earlier this month, Collins told ESPN.com's Marc Stein that he had "no interest" in coaching again.

Paxson said Thursday in a statement that the Bulls and Collins do not have a deal.

"I have been in contact with Doug Collins in regard to our head coaching position. Contrary to some reports that are currently out there, we have not reached an agreement," Paxson said. "Right now, his commitment is covering the Western Conference Finals for TNT. When that series concludes, we will continue our dialogue.

"In the meantime, I will continue to talk to other candidates and review our options."

[DMBZeppelin]

On 670 the Score they talked about how Paxson went to Collins after he fired Boylan. At the time he had no interest in coaching, he was even pursued by the Phoenix Suns. What changed? The 1st overall pick.

In his previous coaching stops, the teams improved by this many games his first year as head coach:

Bulls: +10
Pistons: +18
Wizards: +18

Collins, currently an NBA analyst with TNT, last coached in 2002 with the Wizards. His overall record is 332-228, 15-23 in the postseason.

Collins, who started coaching the Bulls in 1986, was fired in 1989, despite leading the team to the Eastern Conference finals. He was replaced by Phil Jackson, who went on to coach the team to six NBA titles.

Collins made the playoffs all three seasons in Chicago and his teams went 137-109.

[gocubsgo3822]

like this pickup...

noah is an idiot

[Tiduwho]

Hmm...I'll take it. I've always liked Doug Collins. Not a bad pick at all.

[DMBZeppelin]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo3822

like this pickup...

noah is an idiot

So does this mean we get Rose now? Collins can develop him into a super star, and then we'll fire him. Who will we get then? Phil Jackson. History is repeating itself.

[gocubsgo3822]

it better mean we get rose now. i would be dissapointed if not

[UNC41]

Originally Posted by DMBZeppelin

So does this mean we get Rose now? Collins can develop him into a super star, and then we'll fire him. Who will we get then? Phil Jackson. History is repeating itself.

According to Joey Dorsey, no.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

And I don't see Phil ever going back to Chicago. From all indications, he will retire after winning his 10th ring. The only reason he's still coaching is to pass Auerbach.

[CrashDMB237]

Doug Collins... ouch...

[Tiduwho]

Originally Posted by CrashDMB237

Doug Collins... ouch...

He's sure as heck better than the long list of assistant coaches Paxson has been interviewing since he lost out on D'antoni.

Or Eric Snow:

http://blog.cleveland.com/sports/200...terest_in.html

[CrashDMB237]

Originally Posted by Tiduwho

He's sure as heck better than the long list of assistant coaches Paxson has been interviewing since he lost out on D'antoni.

Or Eric Snow:

http://blog.cleveland.com/sports/200...terest_in.html

True. Still not ideal though. Avery Johnson would have been better for that cast of characters.

[devilandthelord]

I do not like the Doug Collins signing at all.

Doug Collins has never been a guy who has experienced anything more than moderate success.
He can maybe get you somewhere between a 5-8 seed in the playoffs, and you'll probably get knocked out in the first round.
But nothing more.

He has never been a coach that has given anyone reason to believe he could bring them great things.

Poor job by the Bulls.

[gocubsgo3822]

all i can say he better like the pick and roll with tyrus and rose

[devilandthelord]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo3822

all i can say he better like the pick and roll with tyrus and rose

Well all I can say to you is that they are picking Beasley so forget that.

[gocubsgo3822]

i disagree but we will see.

[devilandthelord]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo3822

i disagree but we will see.

I'm not just saying my opinion, I have this on good authority.

[CrashDMB237]

Who, Joey Dorsey? The Bulls are fucking retarded if they've made up their mind before teams are even legally allowed by the league to work out players.

[gocubsgo3822]

Originally Posted by CrashDMB237

Who, Joey Dorsey? The Bulls are fucking retarded if they've made up their mind before teams are even legally allowed by the league to work out players.

lol. I just read that story

[devilandthelord]

Who's Joey Dorsey?

[gocubsgo3822]

played with Derick ROse at memphis and said that his source said that the bulls would take besley

[dmbphan041]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo3822

played with Derick ROse at memphis and said that his source said that the bulls would take besley

quoted for truth the article was in the Sun Sentinel yesterday

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/b...,5566327.story

oh and blolololol about Collinz

[dmbphan041]

oh yea, The Raptors might be coming after Ben Gordon for TJ Ford and a few bench warmers.

[gocubsgo3822]

Originally Posted by dmbphan041

oh yea, The Raptors might be coming after Ben Gordon for TJ Ford and a few bench warmers.

interesting i would be down for that and taking beasley but the fact remains that tj ford cant stay healthy.

[dmbphan041]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo3822

interesting i would be down for that and taking beasley but the fact remains that tj ford cant stay healthy.

he only missed a few games due to injury last season, he was a solid PG off the bench.

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by UNC41

According to Joey Dorsey, no.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

And I don't see Phil ever going back to Chicago. From all indications, he will retire after winning his 10th ring. The only reason he's still coaching is to pass Auerbach.

Really? He's hinted at wanting to stay with this team he has now for a few more years.

[gocubsgo3822]

Originally Posted by dmbphan041

he only missed a few games due to injury last season, he was a solid PG off the bench.

hmm. did not know. Was Calderon starting

[Tiduwho]

Originally Posted by dmbphan041

oh yea, The Raptors might be coming after Ben Gordon for TJ Ford and a few bench warmers.

Yuck. I'd rather keep Gordon and do anything we can to unload Larry Hughes.

[dmbphan041]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo3822

hmm. did not know. Was Calderon starting

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Jose was a beast last year. We're locking him up for a while.

[gocubsgo3822]

Well Vinny Del Negro is the coach. Yuck i say.. thoughts??

[DMBZeppelin]

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baske...bull08.article

Apparently Thomas has matured, if that's so I hope to start seeing his start potential. I still think he was the right choice over Aldridge. I just hope he proves me right. I think him and Noah though were born for the high energy system we'll be running this year. Thomas will be our Stoudemire.