There's already another great post on this topic by "And Ditka is his Prophet" on this issue and I just felt the need to continue and expand the discussion on this topic because it's quite interesting. Because after reading most of the comments here and listening to opinions in the media, I've come to one conclusion...Forte's tweet was 100% correct. More after the jump...

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This is more of a rant post but it brings up an interesting storyline that I'm noticing as of late.  Seeing that we're on the brink of a game tonight that can very well start to write the next chapter in the story of Lebron James, I think it's apt to have some perspective on what's happened in almost a whole calendar year and what the true perceptions should be moving forward.

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I'm shocked I'm doing this but it's actually warranted and deserved. Follow me...

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I was going to just leave a comment but I thought I'd create a quick fanpost because I think this topic deserves it. For all the hand wringing by fans and the media since the Cutler trade, a few things have transpired. Let's run through them shall we?

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And yes he is responsible for the Bears loss on Sunday. But for the present and going forward let's make one thing clear:  This franchise is at fault for his lack of development.

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1.) Lebron and Shaq may be rusty:

 Now that's not to say that a rusty Lebron still can't hang 40 on us, but there may be an opportunity for the Bulls to jump out early. Maybe it takes a minute for Lebron and Shaq to meld on the court seeing that they haven't played together much and maybe for their team to get into a rhythm since they haven't played together for a while.

2.) The Bulls are Playoff ready:

Let's face it; the Bulls have been playing playoff basketball for the last week. If they would've lost any of the last 3 games, they'd be watching the Raptors play the Cavs. Right now we have 3 players playing the best ball of their young careers in Rose, Noah, and Taj. Maybe just maybe the Bulls can capitalize on this and take it to the Cavs before they know what hit them. Also it would be really nice if both Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich fell out the shower, hit their heads on the sink, and woke up thinking it was 2006 for the next 2 weeks.

3.) Matchups:

I actually think the Bulls match up better against the Cavs than almost any other team in the Eastern Conference playoffs. First of all, no one matches up with Lebron so let's skip him shall we? That being said, I do think our backcourt matches up well with theirs. I think Noah and Taj can hold their on with the likes of Anderson Varejao and Zydrunas Ilgauskas but Noah has to stay out of foul trouble which is a huge concern of mine. Of course there is Antwan Jamison who will be a load as well.  But the guy who worries me in this series is J.J. Hickson. This is the type of guy that comes out of no where in game 3, drops 22 pts, goes 4/4 from 3pt land and wins a close overtime game while Lebron and Jamison have off shooting nights. Also I think this is a series where VDN is going to have to let a kid like JJ play, none of this "veteran trumps rookie" crap because Pargo wasn't even in the league last year. JJ is a player that can get out and at least put a body on Lebron and guard a guy like JJ Hickson.

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I know everyone is upset about Lovie still being around. I know that the Press conference was insulting to us fans and I know as a whole we would like new ownership but think about this...

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I've been a Bears fan since I could remember which would be about 25 years. I'm from the X generation, a generation too young to truly remember the '85 Bears and the progression of that team from contenders to Champions. But yet old enough to remember the years after that and the mediocrity that would follow. I've felt the frustrations of never having a Franchise Quarterback but I'm here to tell you that this is the moment we've all prayed for. What's that moment you ask?  The moment in which this organization as a whole will be forced to change it's philosophy of doing business.

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Over the last few years there have been changes to this team whether it be a new coach, a new General Manager, or changes in the roster. We've seen over paid players, players traded and players let go. We've also talk about the salary cap and players we had to let go as we prepare for 2010.  But there is one move that wasn't made that sticks in my crawl. It may seem minor but it should reinforce the thought that this organization has no true plan...

I remember sitting on the couch on draft night awaiting the Bulls turn to pick a player with their 16th pick. I know at the time it seemed anti-climatic because the pick wasn't a top 5 pick, but yet and still it's a chance for a team to improve if they trust their scouts and draft smartly. To be honest , like many others here that night, if there was any chance of him falling to number 16 I wanted the Bulls to take Dajuan Blair. But as the Bulls pick drew near I started to realize something... Ty Lawson was still on the board.

I realize that during the offseason, all the Bulls could think about was getting some depth at the 3 position considering that they had already decided BG's fate and were going to be moving Salmons to the 2-guard spot and were trying desperately to move Tyrus. But here's my beef: What ever happened to taking the best player on the board? Right now the Bulls are struggling with FG%, 3pt shooting, and free throw shooting right?. Well right now Ty Lawson is among the top 7  in 3pt % (50.0), FG% (52.7), and Free throw% (94.1). If it wasn't for Brandon Jennings, this kid may be in the lead right now for ROY. It's the type of move that gives you productive depth and helps shape the plan. Don't believe me? Ask Miami how Mario Chalmers is working out.

You know sometimes it just isn't that hard to make the right choice. How difficult would it had been for the Bulls to draft a true PG that could back up your star PG for the next 5 years and oh by the way, give you some flexibility when it comes to maybe trading the great Kirk Hinrich? But no. We have a rookie tweener who's stuck on the bench right now. Meanwhile, the guy they took a flier on with their 26th pick is the one that is contributing. That fact alone let's you know that this organization has no clue what the plan is. Because if they felt so strongly about Taj Gibson, they would've taken him with the 16th pick. I mean why take the chance on another team grabbing him right?

So for those waiting for 2010, hoping that the Bulls make a big splash realize this: If we as fans can see how bad this franchise is being ran, what do you think Dwayne Wade, Joe Johnson, and Chris Bosh see?

Let me start off by saying that I've been one to critisize VDN and honestly I want him gone. But I've been thinking lately about something. When I compare him to Scott Skiles first few seasons here, I think I would choose VDN's style and success over Skiles. Why?

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This will be a short post but here's a question that I ran by Hollinger of ESPN on his live chat:

Dils: After watching Rose stare down the barrel of losing his chance at ROY against Westbrook in the first half of last nights game to watching him put the team on his back, rain jumpers, and go perfect from the floor in the second half, while also improving the Bulls chances of making the playoffs, Isn't it safe to say Rose has locked up ROY now?

His Response:

John Hollinger: (3:16 PM ET ) Rose helped his odds greatly with that second half last night after he had five TOs in the first. I still think Brook Lopez has been better, but he hasn't been on many voters' radars.

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This is my first post and it was inspired by a trend that I've noticed at the end of Bulls games this season, most notably against the Mavericks. There seems to be an insistence that Derrick Rose is the go to guy at the end of games and is by extension, designated to take the last shot of a game. My only question is... Why?

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