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GM [Gar Forman] says Bulls are well-positioned for the future.
Thibs [Coach Tom Thibodeau] will keep coaching hard and playing to win. But Jurko [ESPN John Jurkovic], plus
other analysts, are saying: "Blow the whole thing up."
Here's the thing: DRose's [Derrick Rose] body was already wearing down, long before his torn ACL. He missed about 30 games in the 2011-2012 season due to assorted injuries. Even before he tore his MCL, he had two different injuries so early in the season. It's super-exciting to watch his explode and elevate, but I'm not sure his body can take more of this. For his long-term health, he has to adjust his play.
Right now, there's no telling that he'll be ready, physically or mentally, at the start of the 2014-2015 season. He and his camp may decide to miss half or more of it. How good can he really be, with two bum knees? He's such a gifted athlete, but at the end of the day, he's human like everyone else.
So where does that leave the Bulls? Even with DRose the Bulls were very good contenders for the title, but improbable for the actual title, because they're missing a 2nd superstar. The front office may not blow the whole thing up, as Jurko suggests, but we can expect Deng to be gone before the season's end.
Here's the thing: DRose's [Derrick Rose] body was already wearing down, long before his torn ACL. He missed about 30 games in the 2011-2012 season due to assorted injuries. Even before he tore his MCL, he had two different injuries so early in the season. It's super-exciting to watch his explode and elevate, but I'm not sure his body can take more of this. For his long-term health, he has to adjust his play.
Right now, there's no telling that he'll be ready, physically or mentally, at the start of the 2014-2015 season. He and his camp may decide to miss half or more of it. How good can he really be, with two bum knees? He's such a gifted athlete, but at the end of the day, he's human like everyone else.
So where does that leave the Bulls? Even with DRose the Bulls were very good contenders for the title, but improbable for the actual title, because they're missing a 2nd superstar. The front office may not blow the whole thing up, as Jurko suggests, but we can expect Deng to be gone before the season's end.
Last night, the Bulls (now 7-8) could not beat a bad Cavaliers team (now 5-12). The reason? Because they're a bad team in their own right. Much as Forman may deny it, and spin a positive yarn for the media, the only thing the Bulls are well-positioned for is mediocrity.
Thank you for reading, and let me know what you think!
Ron Villejo, PhD
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