This is something that has confounded me for a long time about the Bulls.  Why do they practice so far away from where they play?  Its basically forcing the players to spend one hour in traffic everyday getting to the arena from the practice facility.  I think the Bulls should practice in the city and here is why:

1)  It takes at least an hour to get from Deerfield to the United Center during the day.

2)  Do you really want your 6'11"  multi-million dollar asset crammed into a car for up to two hours everyday?

3)  I personally base nearly all my happiness on a short commute.  Don't you want happy players?

4)  It would allow players to get a sweet condo downtown like Mayor Daley and Oprah Winfrey.  How can you play for the city when you don't live in the city?! 

5)  20 somethings want to live where the action is, I know I do, except Kirk Hinrich who has a kid to raise.  (Technically I'm 30, whatever)

6)  Tim Grover just opened a professional basketball practice facility at 2641 West Harrison Street Chicago, IL. 60612 just 5 minutes from the united center.  Practice there!  And then bike to the UC!

7) The suburbs suck and they are bad for the environment.

8)  Ben Gordon's contract negotiations are really held up on the clause where he's trying to make the team pay for his gas.  Gas is expensive these days for tricked out SUV's!