Forman: Studies Show Grit Is No. 1 Factor In Having Success

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Mon May 5, 2014 6:04 pm

Gar Forman gave Tom Thibodeau an indirect acknowledgement of his impact on the Chicago Bulls by telling reporters he had studies to support that "grit is the No. 1 factor in having success."

The studies involving grit are not from the NBA in which the quality of talent on a roster determines success.

The Bulls had a stronger than expected regular season following the season-ending injury to Derrick Rose, but were eliminated in five games by the Washington Wizards.

The Bulls are expected to pursue Carmelo Anthony, though that would likely mean using the amnesty provision on Carlos Boozer and eventually going into the luxury tax, which the franchise has been reluctant to do.

Via David Haugh/Chicago Tribune

burritoKURUMA · Post #2 » by **burritoKURUMA** » Mon May 5, 2014 8:16 pm

Well now I feel stupid. I thought it was heart.

Rated T By CBRA · Post #3 » by **Rated T By CBRA** » Mon May 5, 2014 8:20 pm

Badddddd boyyyyssss, baddddd booooyysss!!! It happened late 80s...early 90s...with the Pistons. I mean Lambier and co. just pummeled through the Lakers and Celtics using their "grit"

DuffleBagLuxx · Post #4 » by **DuffleBagLuxx** » Mon May 5, 2014 8:42 pm

can you imagine the next time promotions roll around at your company and " grit" is the #1 competency listed on the review....Clowns

samjones · Post #5 » by **samjones** » Tue May 6, 2014 12:15 am

Studies involving grit? Like how much grit? 6 feet 11 of grit? 15ppg of grit?

donaldtrump_00 · Post #6 » by **donaldtrump_00** » Tue May 6, 2014 1:47 am

what good is just grit alone if u suck as a player. just another excuse to cover there ass. they better put some offense around rose, grit is just one ingredient. but least he is in the right direction a tad bit

kacey ring · Post #7 » by **kacey ring** » Tue May 6, 2014 2:30 am

Think he meant grits. Heard that was Noah's pregame meal.

Voice_of_Reason · Post #8 » by **Voice_of_Reason** » Tue May 6, 2014 2:50 am

so Rose is on the block then?

Donnyxc · Post #9 » by **Donnyxc** » Tue May 6, 2014 12:21 pm

I mean obviously. It's all about how you handle adversity. A player's real character is shown when everything is going wrong around them. Think of Jordan, and his refuse to lose attitude.

10acious · Post #10 » by **10acious** » Tue May 6, 2014 2:04 pm

Although I like the Bulls as a team and Thibs and Jo in particular, how much is Forman trying to prepare Bulls fans for a disappointing off season with soothing words to the effect that superior talent doesn't matter as much as true grit? Look, John Wayne ain't walking through the door at Berto Center

CHAMPi0N · Post #11 » by **CHAMPi0N** » Tue May 6, 2014 2:54 pm

samjones wrote:Studies involving grit? Like how much grit? 6 feet 11 of grit? 15ppg of grit?

Thank you. Although it's an obvious general statement - no guts, no glory... This article doesn't mean much lol.

frickenWaaaltah · Post #12 » by **frickenWaaaltah** » Tue May 6, 2014 5:53 pm

Reads to me like they are already pretty sure they're not going to get Carmelo Anthony, because he'll probably re-sign with the Knicks. I mean I think that's what this whole statement was really all about.

Indomitable · Post #13 » by **Indomitable** » Tue May 6, 2014 6:17 pm

There is a skill issue on this team.