Bulls sign Alex Caruso - 4 years, $37 million

MGB8 · Post #81 » by **MGB8** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:36 am

Anyway, overpay. Low PER to get the MLE. But wonder if this was part of landing Ball. Relationships...

dice · Post #82 » by **dice** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:36 am

Axl Rose wrote:What the hell. Didn't see this one coming.

this one will forever be known as 'artie's secret'

weneeda2guard · Post #83 » by **weneeda2guard** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:36 am

Talk about picking up a 3 and D!!!

ChiCitySPORTS#1 · Post #84 » by **ChiCitySPORTS#1** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:37 am

Okay, did not realize he is apparently a very good defender. I get it, sure.

I need us to figure out our front court though

Leslie Forman · Post #85 » by **Leslie Forman** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:37 am

This is now $122 mil for two guards who put up a 96TS+. Ehhhhhh

BeatDaCavs420 · Post #86 » by **BeatDaCavs420** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:37 am

nomorezorro wrote:caruso / zach / lonzo / pat / vuc starting lineup, coby off the bench. i don't see anything incongruous there

Whoa Hot take!

Repeat 3-peat · Post #87 » by **Repeat 3-peat** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:37 am

Caruso doesn't just played with 100% effort on defense he has great IQ and instincts, plus he's a strong athlete. I'm not sure why the Lakers are going against everything that made them a contender, which was elite defense.

Red8911 · Post #88 » by **Red8911** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:37 am

Wtf ??! This came out of no where.

superdave · Post #89 » by **superdave** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:37 am

Watched way too much Caruso the past few years. Love his defense and seemingly clutch shooting. Leader for the 2nd unit. Utterly shocked we signed him though.

AKME probably saw too much Coby last season and told themselves “this dude ain’t it”

Mk0 · Post #90 » by **Mk0** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:37 am

PaKii94 wrote:
FriedRise wrote:

Read on Twitter

Damn I didn't think he was that good of a defender. Looks like a great pickup to put next to Lavine/coby

Think Dunn who can spot up for 3 @ 40%

Seriously this dude is gonna be a fan favorite the minute he checks in. A god damn pest on the perimeter, athletic, solid jumper and doesn't need the ball in his hands. When he gets his first dunk the United Center is gonna explode.

bad knees · Post #91 » by **bad knees** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:38 am

nomorezorro wrote:caruso / zach / lonzo / pat / vuc starting lineup, coby off the bench. i don't see anything incongruous there

I like your starting lineup except that, if we retain Theis, I’d start him at PF and bring PWill off the bench.

Caruso
Zach
Ball
Theis
Vuc

Now there’s a balanced lineup. Everyone can shot the 3. Good defense. Enough creation.

Post #92 » by **DASMACKDOWN** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:38 am

We look like last years offseason version of the Atlanta Hawks.

Made a big trade mid season for a big. Signed excellent free agents in the offseason.

Hope you are ready Zach!

mtron32 · Post #93 » by **mtron32** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:38 am

WindyCityBorn wrote:
PaKii94 wrote:
mtron32 wrote:I would've preferred they find a way to keep Theis....

We can still sign theis cause we have his rights

We NEED to keep him. Only enforcer on the roster.

That's what I'm sayin, we need that goon on this squad.

JimmyButler21 · Post #94 » by **JimmyButler21** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:39 am

MGB8 wrote:Anyway, overpay. Low PER to get the MLE. But wonder if this was part of landing Ball. Relationships...

This seems like plan B to Derrick Rose considering this came out a few minutes after Rose signed. Guessing the Bulls were going for a hometown discount from Rose and he declined so it was off to Caruso.

WindyCityBorn · Post #95 » by **WindyCityBorn** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:39 am

BrooklynBulls wrote:
nomorezorro wrote:caruso / zach / lonzo / pat / vuc starting lineup, coby off the bench. i don't see anything incongruous there

You really dont want to play caruso, lonzo, and pat at the same time. As it stands now, id rathet start coby at the 2, and keep caruso for the bench. We’ll see.

We need Theis next to Vuc. I’m still adamant about keeping Pat at the 3. Caruso isn’t a starter.

Axl Rose · Post #96 » by **Axl Rose** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:40 am

dice wrote:
Axl Rose wrote:What the hell. Didn't see this one coming.

this one will forever be known as 'artie's secret'

This seems like it might have some John Paxson fingerprints on it to me.

PaKii94 · Post #97 » by **PaKii94** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:40 am

WindyCityBorn wrote:
BrooklynBulls wrote:
nomorezorro wrote:caruso / zach / lonzo / pat / vuc starting lineup, coby off the bench. i don't see anything incongruous there

You really dont want to play caruso, lonzo, and pat at the same time. As it stands now, id rathet start coby at the 2, and keep caruso for the bench. We’ll see.

We need Theis next to Vuc. I’m still adamant about keeping Pat at the 3. Caruso isn’t a starter.

Agreed. I'm pretty confident Caruso won't be a starter either

Chewie · Post #98 » by **Chewie** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:42 am

Ayt wrote:I'm a huge fan of the Bald Mamba. Great signing!

Top 10 punchable face. I will have to grow to like him.

superdave · Post #99 » by **superdave** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:43 am

Check out fan reaction on silver screen and roll. Most Laker fans are pissed at losing Caruso. Again, he sets to tone with defense and energy on the 2nd unit.

dice · Post #100 » by **dice** » Tue Aug 3, 2021 12:43 am

caruso career minutes played at age 27: 3484
minutes played by iverson in age 27 season alone: 3485