PG: First time in 29 years

[DuckIII]

Random responses.

1. Okoro only played 16 minutes last game. I think Billy is already starting to demote him.

2. We are not bringing Vuc back. Come on. The beauty of his play right now is if he keeps playing well can probably get something good in draft assets for him at the deadline. We have several expiring guys contenders might want.

[jordanwilliams6]

The 5-0 was especially surprising not just with our best (?) or at least highest scoring player out, it was also the toughest start in the league.
Bulls now have the easiest schedule in the NBA:

Which appears quite remarkable given our upcoming stretch of tough games. There’s an argument that 11 of our first 12 opponents (other than the Kings) were expected to be playoff teams this season.

[kulaz3000]

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We really are an unselfish team, and it's clear as day. This is what I meant about this is a Billy type of team, where it's whoever has the best shot, shoots it. And not, who needs the shot because they are our best scorer. That's why this team is so difficult to guard, is because on any given night, you don't know who is the one who is going to get the shots, who is going to get going.

We might have some troubles in the playoffs, but who cares. We still have a long regular season ahead, and I'm just going to enjoy the right, because if we can keep this up, I'd be shocked if we slip past the top 5 in the East.

[DropStep]

In hindsight the Bulls fleeced OKC in the Giddey trade. Nobody in OKC regrets it for a second given Flags Fly Forever but AC as much fun as he is -- is a "luxury player" and Giddey has turned into tempo setting primary handler that can shoot from deep a bit, a top 10ish that style in the league.

Definitely not a fleece. OKC needed a luxury player who can (and did) help put you over the top for a title. The Bulls needed a core player. Good deal for both sides.

I even think OKC was fully aware of what he was going to become. But they had SGA and Giddey needed his own team, so they traded Giddey's Bulls future for Caruso's Thunder present. It was a good match. I imagine they said something like "It hurts letting this guy go, but we can't let him grow properly here. Enjoy him, I think he will be very good for you for a long time." And meant it.

[Chi town]

Random responses.

1. Okoro only played 16 minutes last game. I think Billy is already starting to demote him.

2. We are not bringing Vuc back. Come on. The beauty of his play right now is if he keeps playing well can probably get something good in draft assets for him at the deadline. We have several expiring guys contenders might want.

AK will absolutely bring back Vuc. Guy still wants to prove Vuc was a good trade and reigning him the right move.

[FriedRise]

The 5-0 was especially surprising not just with our best (?) or at least highest scoring player out, it was also the toughest start in the league.
Bulls now have the easiest schedule in the NBA:

Heh, it's also hilarious seeing the Bulls logo on every team's "Toughest Opponents" column.

[prolific passer]

Random responses.

1. Okoro only played 16 minutes last game. I think Billy is already starting to demote him.

2. We are not bringing Vuc back. Come on. The beauty of his play right now is if he keeps playing well can probably get something good in draft assets for him at the deadline. We have several expiring guys contenders might want.

Well Okoro was brought in for his defense but he should be a Bruce Bowen type if he wants to stick.

Vuc is aging. Only way the bulls keep him if they are unable to find a good young center to take his spot.

[NecessaryEvil]

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I’m thinking 50 wins once we get Coby back acclimated

[TheGOATRises007]

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I’m thinking 50 wins once we get Coby back acclimated

That is a crazy stat

[Chi town]

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I’m thinking 50 wins once we get Coby back acclimated

We haven’t seen Ayo AND Coby in this offense with this pace.

I think it’s going to lethal.

I think we are EC contenders once acclimated.

[prolific passer]

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I’m thinking 50 wins once we get Coby back acclimated

We haven’t seen Ayo AND Coby in this offense with this pace.

I think it’s going to lethal.

I think we are EC contenders once acclimated.

2 years ago when he Zach and Lonzo were out. Coby and Ayo started for them and those 2 played great and even led the bulls on a 4 game win streak beating some good teams like the Bucks.

[RSP83]

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We really are an unselfish team, and it's clear as day. This is what I meant about this is a Billy type of team, where it's whoever has the best shot, shoots it. And not, who needs the shot because they are our best scorer. That's why this team is so difficult to guard, is because on any given night, you don't know who is the one who is going to get the shots, who is going to get going.

We might have some troubles in the playoffs, but who cares. We still have a long regular season ahead, and I'm just going to enjoy the right, because if we can keep this up, I'd be shocked if we slip past the top 5 in the East.

Cool thing is we now know this group's floor is pretty good, especially in the East, and we still have room for growth:
1. Coby White's scoring ability integration
2. Zach Collins' 2-way ability in the post integration
3. Okoro's adjustment
4. Matas' continued growth
5. Pat's growth into his supporting role
6. Whatever future roster move we're making to improve