http://www.sbnation.com/users/JockstrapNoah Posts made by JockstrapNoah on SB Nation http://www.blogabull.com/2008/8/21/598323/why-practice-at-the-berto JockstrapNoah Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:25:46 -0000 <p>This is something that has confounded me for a long time about the Bulls.&nbsp; Why do they practice so far away from where they play?&nbsp; Its basically forcing the players to spend one hour in traffic everyday getting to the arena from the practice facility.&nbsp; I think the Bulls should practice in the city and here is why:</p> <p>1)&nbsp; It takes at least an hour to get from Deerfield to the United Center during the day.</p> <p>2)&nbsp; Do you really want your 6'11"&nbsp; multi-million dollar asset crammed into a car for up to two hours everyday?</p> <p>3)&nbsp; I personally base nearly all my happiness on a short commute.&nbsp; Don't you want happy players?</p> <p>4)&nbsp; It would allow players to get a sweet condo downtown like Mayor Daley and Oprah Winfrey.&nbsp; How can you play for the city when you don't live in the city?!&nbsp;</p> <p>5)&nbsp; 20 somethings want to live where the action is, I know I do, except Kirk Hinrich who has a kid to raise.&nbsp; (Technically I'm 30, whatever)</p> <p>6)&nbsp; Tim Grover just opened a professional basketball practice facility at 2641 West Harrison Street Chicago, IL. 60612 just 5 minutes from the united center.&nbsp; Practice there!&nbsp; And then bike to the UC!</p> <p>7) The suburbs suck and they are bad for the environment.</p> <p>8)&nbsp; Ben Gordon's contract negotiations are really held up on the clause where he's trying to make the team pay for his gas.&nbsp; Gas is expensive these days for tricked out SUV's!</p>