With the emergence of soon to be superstar Derrick Rose, the 12 week injury sustained by now and then starter Kirk Hinrich may have gone by the wayside. Do not be fooled Bulls fans, this is a major blow to our season.
Despite having the worst GM in all of the NBA, I am convinced that even John Paxson had some type of trade scenario set up for mid-season. It is almost guaranteed that Ben Gordon leaves Chicago after this season, so it would only make sense to try and get some worth out of a No. 3 draft pick. With D-Rose taking pressure off of Hinrich and Gordon, their production has started to reflect that of their playoff runs.
Gordon's contract situation, lack of ball handling skills, and quality defense leaves him as a difficult player to trade and receive proper compensation. Despite his critics, Hinrich brings leadership, toughness, decent shooting and quality defense against taller/stronger opponents; just ask Dwayne Wade. With Hinrich sidelined for three months, he is basically off the radar as is the Bulls playoff hopes!
Now you may ask, why are you excited? Well, Paxson has been dormant long enough! Their is a rumor that President elect Barack Obama is in the process of negotiating a long term deal to become the next Chicago Bull! In his first objective, President Obama will redistribute all talent in the NBA so that every team is equally talented. Does that mean that we get a big man? Did Bison Dele resurrect himself?
Alas, a light at the end of the tunnel emerges. After wasting 3 hours of my precious like watching wanna-be big men like Za Za Pachulia and Al Horford dominating NBDL talent like Joakim Noah and Tyrus Thomas, I began scrambling the internet for big men options.
Maybe I can help GM Paxson and new renaissance man Obama get the unbear-a-Bulls back to the playoffs? It appears Mr. 20 pts and 10 rebounds, Chris Kaman is available on the trading block. Would he not be a perfect fit for the UC?
When Chris was last in the playoffs, he had a very good power forward in Elton Brand and some perimeter help in Cuttino Mobely and Sam Cassell. Fast-forward to my ideal trade where Ben Gordon and Joakim Noah are traded to the Clippers for Chris Kaman and either a first round draft pick or an early second.
You then have a true center, a very good power forward in Drew Gooden and heavy talent with Derrick Rose and Larry Huges at the guards.
Instantly, the Bulls would not only be playoff contenders but would be favorites in the 1st round. Imagine the difference in open shots when you can actually throw the ball in to a big that can threaten the interior of a defense!
Mr. Obama, if you execute this trade, I will vote for your second term before the first starts!
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about 1 month ago
i dont think Pax is the worst GM in the NBA, at all. yes hes made some questionable moves but he's also put together a good young nucleus. once the bulls acquire some size they will be more dangerous. but i dont think hes the worst GM by any means, he's just more hesitant than most to pull the trigger. gordon could be dealt by the deadline, i think then well c how hesitant PAX is
about 1 month ago
I would agree with Kyle that Pax is not the worst GM.
We do need a big man, but I don't see us giving up Gordon just yet, especially with all the injuries. Hinrich looked like he was on his way out with all the trade rumors and such but isn't that just Chicago basketball the last 2 or 3 season? Rumors surrounding trades and players being benched and what not. Just look at the Deng situation from last season, is he staying, is he going. You never know is Chicago. Now, on firing Scott Skiles last year on Christmas Eve, total dick move. Pax gets one notch on the "worst GM" pole for that, but not on an overall level.
Also, and i know it was just for kicks, but if Obama were to do anything with/to/for/whatever the Bulls, I'm dropping out as a fan. Ha-ha. No joke.
about 1 month ago
Thanks guys for the feedback. I agree Pax is not the worst in the NBA, however, with all the talent he has, I feel it is quite apparent for the dire need of a scoring low post player and year after year he has neglected to fill that role.
I appreciate the commentary!
about 1 month ago
Pax is not the worse in the NBA we all seem to agree on that. We also all seem to agree that his moves haven't always seemed very bright. But this team is better than they have played. wehn all things are clicking they are very good both on offense and defense. But with Kirk out and Deng and Gordon not playing to their best. This team looks awful. They need a veteran player who can bring leadership while Kirk is out. They also need other players to step it up. This is the big leagues of basketball, your playing for it all everynight and this team doesn't have that same sense of urgency that other teams have even early in the season. Rose can't carry this team on his very sore back. He can't be the only player giving 110% every game. and thats the problem lack of effort overall. And you can see with every game.
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