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Find out what all of D Rose's tattoos are.

JockstrapNoah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:33:07 -0000

Find out what all of D Rose's tattoos are.

Omer Asik can't shoot Free Throws

JockstrapNoah — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:16:49 -0000

Omer Asik can't shoot Free Throws

I'd love to see a video of him trying to shoot FTs. Its got to be bad.

Derrick Rose's 08-09 outlook: Big Disappointment

JockstrapNoah — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:10:23 -0000

Derrick Rose's 08-09 outlook: Big Disappointment

ESPN still has the outdated blurb on Derrick Rose's player page. Everyone thought the #1 draft pick would take some time to get it going. The conventional wisdom was that point guards take time to adjust.

2009 Season Outlook
No matter which way you slice it, Rose is being set up to be a big disappointment in his rookie season. With talent like his, people are going to expect the world. Remember, rookie point guards tend to have a tough time adjusting to the NBA, and although Rose has the speed and athleticism to make it work, he will likely struggle out of the gate. Rose figures to earn around 30 minutes per game in his rookie season, where he’ll show glimpses of brilliance, but the growing pains will show up in the form of inconsistency. A realistic and reachable projection would be 12-13 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.1 steals per game.

Dime Mag: Did you know Derrick Rose was from Chicago?

JockstrapNoah — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:14:15 -0000

Dime Mag: Did you know Derrick Rose was from Chicago?

Nice profile on Derrick Rose. He says he didn't watch any playoffs after the loss.... it hurts too much.

FA Shooting Guards 2009

JockstrapNoah — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:53:50 -0000

FA Shooting Guards 2009

Do the bulls have a hole at shooting guard? Read this article and pick the one you like. Remember: The Bulls can't/won't go into luxury tax.... you have 2 - 4 million to spend.

Why practice at the Berto Center?

JockstrapNoah — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:25:46 -0000

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!