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Bulls Historian-Prognosticator-Songwriter & Host of the Big Red Bus/ChicagoBullseye podcasts. 93% of tweets verified “correct” by N.E. Idaho scientists.

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@cbefred
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3 years
Just met Alex Caruso at O’Hare! Great dude! Took a picture with my son Ben (named after Ben Gordon)!
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No player other than Michael Jordan has won the MVP, Scoring Title, 1st Team All-Defensive Selection, NBA Championship, and Finals MVP all in the same year. MJ did it 4 times. (91, 92, 96, 98).
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@cbefred
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2 years
You cannot play the game w/ such a lack of aggression and expect there to be no ramifications.
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4 years
D-Rose forever.
@timelesssports_
Timeless Sports
4 years
Today in 2012: D-Rose wanted nothing to do with the All-Star intros. 😂
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3 years
I sure do miss the last time we were real contenders.
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@cbefred
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3 years
Bring him home.
@overtime
Overtime
3 years
Derrick Rose last three games: Pelicans: 23 PTS | 9/17 FG | 5 AST | +22 Hornets: 17 PTS | 8/12 FG | 5 AST | +2 Hawks: 20 PTS | 8/12 FG | 3 AST | +14 He’s been a HUGE part off the bench in the Knicks EIGHT GAME WIN STREAK 🌹 @drose
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@FlowsAndolini I’d add 6.5…some “freak” injuries, but many due to overuse (See Noah, OG)
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2 years
The sooner we realize the following the better: 1. Patrick Williams ain’t it. 2. The Vucevic trade was a massive mistake. 3. It’s time to get on with another rebuild. This was an absolutely travesty, and there are no excuses for it. It’s over.
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1 year
Ok..ok….the Bulls lost the Butler trade.
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@cbefred
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1 year
8 years ago today….34 points for Rose…17 points, 14 rebounds for Gasol…the Bulls take a 3-0 series lead vs the Bucks.
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Zach LaVine's final 22 games, from the All Star break until the last reg-season game: 35.7 MPG, 53% FG, 39.4% from 3, 87.8 FT%, 4.7 APG, 3.5 RPG, 27 PPG. The Bulls were 14-8 during this stretch & he led the team to W's over Denver-Lakers-Philly-Memphis-Miami. Arguably, the best
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2 years
Patrick Williams was a -23 in 23 minutes tonight.
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3 years
Hats off to Greg Anthony and the NBA TV Pregame team…on NBA TV they just took a blowtorch to Grayson Allen. “Dirtiest play I’ve seen in years”
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10 months
I always find teammate reactions to a play like this interesting. I know there was still an OT to play, but I am dumbfounded why the immediate universal reaction isn’t similar to Coby’s…and it’s partly why I love Coby and I’m lukewarm on others.
@BleacherReport
Bleacher Report
10 months
CARUSO AT THE BUZZER TO SEND IT TO OT 😱
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2 years
The benching of Williams last night was completely justified. These 3 plays were from the first 4 minutes of Q1 alone. The final one resulted in the Caruso substitution. I find it hard to blame this on Billy.
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2 years
While in Chicago, Korver played behind the likes of Keith Bogans and never averaged more than 22.6 minutes per game. In his next 4 seasons in ATL, he never averaged less than 30 MPG’s. Kyle Korver was underplayed as a Bull.
@HoopMixOnly
Hoops ©
2 years
Kyle Korver had one of the most absurd heat checks we will ever see
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2 years
Coby White is shooting 42.9% from 3, and 100% from the FT line, in the month of March.
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3 years
I freaking love Caruso. He’s everything Hinrich allegedly was.
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3 years
Was the official who refused to grant David Blatt a timeout during Game 4 of the 2015 Bulls-Cavs series ever investigated? Because I believe that had far more disastrous repercussions on league integrity than talking to Ball a few hours early.
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5 years
The Bulls traded Butler to jump start the rebuild. Tanking for 2 years was part of the plan. I expected playoffs and a competitive team this season. This is a basketball catastrophe. There is something seriously wrong w/ the Bulls & I’m not sure a new coach would fix it.
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11 months
Zach is definitely leading the league in drives that result in a strip, his hands in the air, and a “heyyyyyaaahhhhh” yell….
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5 years
I’ve never been more disappointed in a Bulls team. It’s an absolute disgrace. I’ve never watched a team that made me want to throw my TV on the roof. The past 6 minutes have brought me to this.
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@cbefred
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3 years
The Bulls had their 3 best players in the game today. A lot of teams are missing guys. It’s an inexcusable loss. Let’s call it like it is.
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2 years
This is the lowest point for the Bulls franchise in the past 20 years. The amount of assets and draft capital we sent away for this…this could be the nadir of the Bulls franchise. Pathetic.
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@cbefred
See Red Fred
3 years
I recognized AC immediately. He politely confirmed his identity & I provided a 1-2 minute speech about the greatness of the city & the Red Leviathan. He seemed enthusiastic, took the pic with Ben, and walked on to his destination.
@cbefred
See Red Fred
3 years
Just met Alex Caruso at O’Hare! Great dude! Took a picture with my son Ben (named after Ben Gordon)!
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4 years
Every day that Jim Boylen remains head coach of the Chicago Bulls remains bewildering to me. A simple review of one week of Bulls games should have made it eminently apparent he is not suited for the job. I will cautiously assume their is a method to the madness here. We’ll see.
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4 years
Wendell Carter Jr.’s last 3 games: 71% from the field, 50% from 3, 16 ppg, 10 rpg, 2.7 assists in 29 minutes per game. The 21 year old is progressing nicely.
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3 years
Ayo Dosunmu: 36 rebounds in 236 total minutes, 9 offensive. To put that into perspective, PWill had 11 rebounds, 1 offensive in 125 minutes. Ayo always leaves his imprint on the game…what a steal of a pick in round 2.
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@cbefred
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11 months
I absolutely love this from @KendallG13 in the post game…He doesn’t hold back on the Great Rim Presenter.
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@cbefred
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3 years
The first NBA player to record a triple-double in an All-Star game was Michael Jordan in 1997. (14 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists).
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10 months
Probably the most underrated play of the game…you can never question the effort of Ayo.
@Kevin_NBCS
Kevin Anderson
10 months
Any Premier League teams looking for a goalie? I know a guy
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@cbefred
See Red Fred
4 years
What a day for Chicago! Bears win! Cubs no-hitter for Mills! Boylen still fired!
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5 years
This is a basketball apocalypse. Even our most consistent player, WCJ, has been awful the past 2 games. There is nothing to celebrate, nothing to believe in, nothing to hope for. The season is over. Happy Thanksgiving.
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5 years
Before he’s done, I hope we bring him home for at least one full season. #Drose #BullsNation
@espn
ESPN
5 years
Before the Pistons game, Derrick Rose took time to meet a fan who's a two-time non-hodgkin's lymphoma survivor. He said Rose is his inspiration due to everything Rose has had to come back from with injuries 🙏
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Let the record show, AKME traded Gafford for Troy Brown (terrible), Daniel Theis (walked as a FA), and Javonte Green (out of the league). Gafford was the best player in the trade. It's rarely discussed, but it was another massive screw-up.
@NBA_University
NBA University
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Oh my god dude, Gafford on the Mavs is so sick. Elite lob threat. Great screener. Legit rim protector. Underrated. Basically the perfect combination of the best skills of all their current bigs. The perfect dance partner for Luka.
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4 years
Breaking news: Zach LaVine is freaking awesome. And we won the Butler trade.
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4 years
Unequivocally, the apex of the post-MJ era:
@CHSN_Bulls
Bulls on CHSN
4 years
9 years ago today, Taj’s epic poster on D-Wade
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4 years
The Bulls should pay a Coach to walk around with PatWill all day, and just repeat “You’re awesome, kick ass, be aggressive”...all day in his ear. He just needs to be more confident.
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5 years
This team is a total embarrassment. The Coach plays favorites, when no one on this team deserves it outside of WCJ. It’s the most disappointing Bulls team I’ve ever seen, including the 07-08 version. We’re a complete joke.
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5 years
Dunn’s defense was the primary reason Butler shot 3-14 on Sunday. And last night, he’s primarily responsible for Trae going 4-14...He should get consideration for the NBA All-Defensive team.
@iamvega1982
Gustavo
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Kris Dunn Vs Trae Young
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4 years
The Bulls have 7 players averaging double figures, w/ the 8th (Patrick Williams) averaging 9.7 points. Few teams are deeper than the Bulls.
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7 months
Max Struss was on the roster AKME inherited…Lauri Markkanen was on the roster AKME inherited…we just shot 2-29 from 3.
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2 years
The 2014-15 Bulls team is the most underrated in Bulls history.
@BullsOnTap
Bulls On Tap
2 years
Bulls forever!
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@cbefred
See Red Fred
3 years
If it hasn’t become abundantly clear to you already, Zach LaVine will make another jump next season into the top 15 of NBA players.
@usabasketball
USA Basketball
3 years
Welcome to Tokyo, @ZachLaVine 🔥 🇺🇸 #USABMNT x #Tokyo2020
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5 years
Boylen called a TO down 25 with just over a minute left...LaVine yelled “Why?!?” I did too.
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5 years
Gafford has 16 points at half. It’s outrageous that we had to endure minute after minute of Kornet while this kid rotted on the bench. Boylen wouldn’t know a seasoned player if one kicked him in the face.
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4 years
Trading WCJ to move up for anyone in this draft is insane. He’s 21 years old and already an excellent defender. He’ll be considered elite by age 24. An elite defensive big is condusive to winning. Although WCJ’s offensive ceiling has been Boylened, Donovan will set him free.
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8 months
Let the record show, the Three Alphas had more playoff wins in 3 days than AKME has in the past 3+ years. #SeeRed
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5 years
Step 1: Trade every available asset outside of LaVine-Lauri-WCJ-White for draft capital. Step 2: Tank. Step 3: Clean House.
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1 year
These playoffs have been so much more enjoyable to watch without the Antonelli’s.
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3 years
Rose is still playing at such a high level. I can’t wait until he finishes his career with us. And yes, the Bulls should eventually retire his number.
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3 years
The Bulls lost to the Cavs…and on the same night, the Nets lost to Houston, the Knicks lost to the Pacers, and the Raptors lost to the Thunder. It’s basketball…L’s will happen.
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2 years
This team is an unmitigated disaster. If you’ve built a team so dependent on an oft-injured Lonzo Ball for success, you’ve done a terrible job in roster construction.
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3 years
Coby White…17 points on 7-11 shooting off the bench. Another great game from the kid.
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3 years
Ball is better than most thought. Caruso is better than most thought. Ayo is better than most thought. The Bulls are better than most thought.
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4 years
Evaluation should be complete now. This team sucks. Call Dallas, offer Zach & whatever they want for picks. It’s tank time. I’ve never been more disappointed in a Bulls team. They’ve broke me.
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5 years
“There is no shame in losing this game tonight” - Jim Boylen.
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10 months
Friday, November 18, 2023…one month ago tonight…a DM to anger me. Mark is the anti-Prophet. Please keep up the good work. #SeeRed
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6 years
Michael Jordan outplayed HOF-ers Magic Johnson, Clyde Drexler, Charles Barkley, Gary Payton, Karl Malone, & John Stockton for his 6 titles. No one outplayed him. Dirk outplayed LBJ, & you could potentially argue that Durant did too. Why is there even a discussion on the GOAT?
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5 years
Boylen has to get Valentine outta there. He’s a +20 in 17 minutes, but he has taken 0 charges and he can’t play football. And he’s creating way too much space for others.
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3 years
Incredible stat.
@GridironMoney
Real Talk 🏀
3 years
MJ had the least help out of any top 10 player
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5 years
Read this. You will be a Coby White fan forever. I'm 100% on board, and not just because he watched Rocky movies with his father:
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3 years
DeRozan’s play in the last 5 minutes is arguably the best by a non-LaVine Bull in quite some time.
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5 years
Shaq Harrison started this game. We were down 13-0. Stop talking about Shaq Harrison. Denzel Valentine scored 9 points in 5 minutes to close this game. Why he sat on the bench for the first 16 games of this season is an indictment of our jack-ass coach.
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5 years
Memo to the haters: LaVine isn’t remotely the problem.
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5 years
Lost in LaVine’s brilliance last night: Coby White: 28 points, 12-19 shooting, 4-9 from 3, 2 steals. Wendell Carter Jr. 17 points, 11 boards, 3 assists, 2 blocks. He was also the victim of some horrendous foul calls. Great effort from our young guys.
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4 years
I’m loving Theis. Gosh we needed this injection of toughness. Thanks Danny.
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11 months
Three players saved our a$$ tonight…Caruso, Craig, and DeRozan. No one else was in the same stratosphere, with the possible exception of Coby White.
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5 years
With all the injuries, it was great to see Luke Kornet step up big yesterday w/ a 2-9 shooting (0-5 from 3) performance, w/ 2 rebounds in 17 minutes.
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See Red Fred
3 years
Breaking News: Bulls won the Butler Trade.
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See Red Fred
5 years
Yeah sure, but Kornet can shoot 3’s at a 23% rate!
@BullNationCHI
Bulls Nation
5 years
Gafford cleared for take off ✈️ #BullsNation
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See Red Fred
5 years
I’m going to give it another week or 2, but if this continues, the ramifications should be massive and severe. We didn’t trade Butler to go through a decade long process. That’s nonsense, & only accepted by mouth breathers. This team should not be 1-4.
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See Red Fred
4 years
I didn’t think it was possible, but I somehow love MJ more after 1 hour and 30 minutes. Thank you ESPN.
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3 years
Ayo Dosunmu numbers this evening: 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, team high +- of +15, stellar defense, and efficient shooting (7-9 shooting, 3-4 from 3)…shooting that more celebrated rookies from the Western conference could only dream of. This kid is special.
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@cbefred
See Red Fred
5 years
Best costume I’ve seen today at Star Wars Celebration:
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@cbefred
See Red Fred
3 years
Few will remember how freaking awesome Thad Young was this season. Be one of those few.
@BN_Bulls
Bleacher Nation Bulls
3 years
HOLY SHIT THAD (🎥 @NBCSBulls )
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@cbefred
See Red Fred
3 years
The Knicks were a 10-13 team when they acquired Rose. Signing Derrick would not only make us significantly better…it would also diminish the Knicks, and end their fairy tale as a one-year wonder. Bring him home.
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See Red Fred
4 years
Gafford is perfectly capable of bricking threes. Why Kornet continues to get opportunities to loosen backboard bolts is beyond me.
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See Red Fred
2 years
Absolutely amazing that they called a charge on Zach…but it’s a block on DeMar for Giannis.
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@cbefred
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5 years
Breaking news: Zach has checked out on Jim.
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10 months
Coby White is not just a “role guy”. Every facet of his game has improved significantly. It amazes me that we’re still putting a ceiling on Coby at the age of 23, despite his consistently stellar play over the past few weeks.
@mkhoops
Mark
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This is why this version of the Bulls are better without the current version of Zach LaVine. 3 (or more) above average defenders on the floor in closing scenarios. More two-way role guys spacing, balancing the offense, then doing the dirty work thing.
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See Red Fred
3 years
I was a Sergeant in Lauri’s army. I defected last season, but he’s a good dude & a fine basketball player. He didn’t fit w/ the Bulls. I wish him the best in his new endeavor, until he plays Chicago. It’s likely he’ll join Portis-Gafford-Payne-DougMcD & find success elsewhere.
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I expected Vucevic to decline even further defensively this season as he turns 33 this month, but if he is going to give up straight-line drives like this to lumbering C’s like Lopez, it’s going to be a long freaking year.
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See Red Fred
3 years
‘Bout time.
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3 years
I've heard a lot of skepticism, even from those I respect, about the DeMar move. Regardless of how you feel about it, the following still remains true: The ceiling for this team is dependent on how good Zach and PWill will be in 2 years...that was true last week, and true today.
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See Red Fred
3 years
Coby White is shooting 48.7% from 3 over his last 4 games (a stellar 10-16 in the last 2). Kudos to AKME for not reflexively moving all players from the Pax era, because Coby can play & he is an integral part of this team. He’s young and improving. (He will be 22 on Wed).
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See Red Fred
2 years
I miss the shooting excellence of Marco Belinelli.
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@cbefred
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3 years
Despite all the injuries to key rotation players, the Beloved Bulls are still tied at the top of the East on 2.16.22.
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4 years
The Bulls should immediately end the “Should Coby start?” nonsense & call him the PG starter on day 1 of training camp. We need to know if Coby-Zach can become the East “Lillard-McCollum”...2 combo guards who kick-a$$ offensively. Delaying this step would be incredibly dumb.
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@cbefred
See Red Fred
6 years
Yeah, I’m gonna say it: With Lauri-Wendell Carter Jr-LaVine-Dunn-Portis-Valentine-Hutchison, the Bulls have assembled the best group of players 24 & under in the NBA. You hear me @WaddleandSilvy ? #SeeRed #BullsNation #BigRedLeviathan
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10 months
“I think the price (for Caruso) is 2 firsts” - Bill Simmons
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8 months
What’s so frustrating about this season: Coby White has emerged as a star, Ayo has returned to very good, and Caruso is having a fantastic year. Declining play from the Big 3 however have left us more or less in the same place.
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See Red Fred
3 years
It’s astounding what AKME has done this offseason. We have + passers at every starting position. Every double on Zach will be punished by DeRozan. Coby & Ayo will emerge as essential rotation players. Caruso provides elite point of the attack defense. We’re a legit contender.
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5 years
Lost in the morass of a disappointing start for the Bulls, Kris Dunn has emerged as one of the best backup PG’s in the league:
@iamvega1982
Gustavo
5 years
Kris Dunn To Lauri Markkanen
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@JCowleyHoops Weren’t several Bulls turned off by Jimmy Butler’s demeanor in the locker room back in 2015-2017? What specifically was Vooch turned off by? All the winning?
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@cbefred
See Red Fred
3 years
A friend texted me this today:
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See Red Fred
2 years
Breaking news: Cavs are way better than the Bulls. I’m beyond disappointed. There is no way to describe tonight other than an unmitigated disaster.
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@cbefred
See Red Fred
3 years
Chicago is going to love DeRozan.
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@cbefred
See Red Fred
5 years
If the Coach’s son is starting next game ahead of Coby White, Boylen should be fired after the jump ball.
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@cbefred
See Red Fred
5 years
There is a massive difference between choosing not to watch Bulls games & asking others not to watch. If you don’t want to watch, don’t watch. But you can take your sanctimonious critiques for those who invest time in the team and pound sand. LaVine alone is worth watching.
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