Observations Abroad

PTBALLER1523 — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:06:58 -0000

Bulls fans, I am currently studying abroad in Paris, France, and I have been dying to watch a live Bulls game. I have been trying to catch the live feeds, but the quality is not great with the french bull**** internet. Its unfortunate, because of the time difference, that no bars would be playing NBA games.

So, First off, Thank you to yourfriendlybullsblogger for providing me with pretty damn good coverage for the bulls, and all you other dedicated bloggers. It's really awesome to be abroad and still know every damn detail about the bulls because of you guys.

Second, what a run we have been able to witness. It is amazing to see what this team has become. I feel like Ben Gordon is as comfortable as he has been playing along side Rose and Salmons. If Ben Gordon keeps up this level of confidence we might have found a star. Ben Gordon defintly has the tools to be a star in this league, it was just a matter of him putting it together day in and day out. I think this season he has demonstrated it. He must be resigned next year, because him and Rose have the potential to be deadly with Deng healthy as well. It truly sucks that were probably gonna have to offer him around 13-15mill to get him to resign because of his great season, but thats a hole paxson dug himself. Also, Joakim Noah is starting to remind me of the guy who won back-to-back championships. He is defintly looking like a steal out of that draft. Al Horford, the 3rd pick in the 2008 draft after #1 Oden and #2Durant has played 4 games just like Joakim, and Horford's averages are: 10.5 pts, 7.5 rbs, and 1 block on 47% shooting. At the same time, Joakim is making his playoff debut (dont forget that pressure madeJoakim shine in college, and know the pressure is higher) His averages are very pleasing: 11 pts, 11rbs, 3blks on 54% shooting. Those numbers are stifling when you think of expectations for both players. If you want to get even crazier, check out Greg Oden, the number one pick of the 2008 Drafts, numbers: In 4 games he is averaging a measly 16 minutes and picking up 6pts and 4rbs a game. It makes me doubly satisfied to know that Joakim is outplaying his draft counterparts from two years ago. He might end up being the steal of that draft. This is only his second year, and he is making a hell of a difference. I realize it's a little premature to sing his praises knowing that these numbers do include 15 extra minutes of overtime games, and not having to face KG. Hoford is going up against Jermaine Oneal, who is a decent defender, and Oden just sucks. So, go Joakim and lets hope he keeps it up

Third, is Deng done for the season, and what exactly happened to him. I have been doing a lot of traveling, and I came back from Prague, and all of a sudden Deng was gone. Did he have Surgery or what?

Fourth, does anyone know a good website to stream games live. JustinTv didn't work last game, so I used some asian channel, and the sound was crappy.

Thanks again Bulls fans for making it easy to follow my team while studyin abroad.

Is pax, tyrus busting our balls?

PTBALLER1523 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:47:29 -0000

Does anyone else get the feeling that pax is truly truly gonna fuck this one up. I mean seriously he looks again as if hes gonna stand pat with our roster. Now my question is whether thats a good thing or a bad thing? I think in order to asses that we have to asses what overall acheivement we are expecting out of these Bulls next year. If they are truly rebuilding, then holding onto all our assets while they gain market value might be the best option. However, if these Bulls plan on making the playoffs they might want to reconsider standing pat. They have the pieces to nab a star, and it would only make sense to grab a big man. By grabbing a big man it will still be eating up Tyrus's minutes which seems to be a no-no to most of you. In my opinion i think pax needs to reasess the front court. We will never have a championship caliber team with Tyrus and Joakim manning the front. Its just not realistic. None of those players will ever pose an offensive threat unless its the alley-oop. What pax needs to do is trade gooden and hinrich and even a 1stRd pick for some sort of big man. Its that simple. with a lineup of Rose, gordon, deng, _____, and noah the team could contend right away. But that ____ needs to be filled with a star-studded post scorer. Someone that will make the other teams big man commit. With tyrus and joakim together other teams bigs can play basically carefree defense. Its something that noone has brought up. But im a tyrus lover too, but do you really think that tyrus and joakim can be a formidable frontcourt?

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Observations Abroad

Is pax, tyrus busting our balls?