The official Chicago Bulls team thread.

Luol's having a sick bounce back season. He's hitting the boards pretty hard too for a small forward!

Did Brad Miller have enough time to get this shot off in 0.3 seconds? I would argue that he did, it was as quick a catch and shoot that you can get without pausing or setting up. There is an element of human error in timekeeping and a person's reaction time varies from each individual. The clock could have started a tenth of a second quicker than it should have from when Miller caught the ball and let the shot go. It was clear Miller didn't gather himself for the shot, how else can you get off a shot in 0.3 seconds and have it count? BTW, he looked like a girl tossing it up

ripped off i say. How was there conclusive evidence. Shot looked good to me. but hey im not bias am i lol

Billyhoyle said:

lebron to the bulls?
BULLS: Bulls could be enticing option for LeBron James

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could this be related:
LeBron wants No. 23 reserved for Jordan

yeah could happen how much coin would he get

time to bump this thread.

Three losses in a row now. just as I thought they started to get a bit of a run.

joakim noah...

Cobretti said:

time to bump this thread.

Three losses in a row now. just as I thought they started to get a bit of a run.

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I'm just happy they WILL make the playoffs

haha yer me too.

but would of been good if they secured 6th spot. still about 20 games left so fingers crossed.

Talk about an interesting read. I did not realise just how much the bulls are worth. The profits are amazing considering Jordan isn't there any more.

I guess having average players lets them save a bit more than say LA.

So you think they should spend big in 2011 and get some real talent into the team?

All that LBJ talk about how 23 should be resigned league wide a hint of possible things to come? Well they for sure would have a ****load of money to offer him if they wanted to.




2000-2009 Chicago Bulls, a dynasty of profits

Doug Thonus

If there was a world championship for money making, the city of Chicago would bankrupt itself throwing parades for our Chicago Bulls. The Bulls may not have put all the winning pieces together on the court, but the business side is crushing the competition.

In the NBA, the Bulls are #1 over the past decade. The second place team? The Lakers. Trailing by 100 million in profits.

Bare in mind, over this stretch the Bulls made the playoffs four times and got past the first round once, while never getting past the second round. The Lakers, in a bigger market, won four titles and made it to the NBA finals two other times over this stretch. Yet, they fell 100 million short of the profit levels the Bulls achieved. How is that even possible?

First thing you're thinking is Jordan carry-over. Not so fast, look at the three year average. The Bulls are averaging over 10 million a year more profit over that stretch then the Lakers, well past any Jordan carry-over was present. There is a Jordan effect in how profitable the Bulls stadium deal is, but that effect will last as long as the stadium, so it will continue into the indefinite future.


Team 10 Year Profit 3 Year Profit 1 Year Profit
Bulls 474 165 51
Lakers 373 131 51
Suns 275 87 21
Pistons 263 126 42
Rockets 199 91 30
Celtics 165 51 13
Spurs 141 54 19
Clippers 140 31 10
Cavaliers 127 50 5



Just comparing to NBA teams wouldn't put the Bulls in proper context though. Over the past decade, the Bulls have made more profits than any NHL team (duh), any MLB team (surprised?), and every NFL team save the Washington Redskins [odd that the Redskins are the most profitable NFL team, but since every NFL game sells out, it must have the best stadium deal/market combination].

That's right, the Chicago Bulls are the second most profitable franchise in US sports. They're doing that with total revenue probably ranked somewhere around 60-65th out of all those teams. They're doing that without even fielding an above average team over the decade. It's incredible. If there was a march madness of profits, the Bulls would be the bracket busting Cinderella team that didn't even belong in the tourney but somehow made it to the finals.

With 2010 free agency looming, the Bulls decided to restrict future spending in order to attempt to grab a superstar. That was the right move, and because of it, the Bulls limited spending. However, after this summer when the money is tied up and the Bulls have their star that excuse is off the table.

In the past, the Bulls haven't had a sense of urgency and have refused to pay the tax. They also haven't had the talent to appreciably improve their position for doing so, so that decision was at least somewhat understandable even if disappointing.

Starting summer of 2011 and perhaps trade deadline 2010, the Bulls need to be in spending mode. They'll have whatever core they're going to have, and it's time to add talent at all costs. It's time to give back to the fans who've lined the organizations pockets for the past decade. With a young all-star in Rose, a potential all-star coming in FA, the Bulls need to be in win now mode with a sense of urgency.

It will be time for Reinsdorf to finally prove his old quote of being willing to pay for a winner. The money to pay is there, let's hope he's willing to give it up.

[data gathered from Forbes Business of Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, and Football articles, the profits are rounded to the nearest million, though the Bulls and Lakers are tied for most profits in the past year, the Lakers slightly edge the Bulls for that year.]

2000-2009 Chicago Bulls, a dynasty of profits - Chicago Bulls Confidential

Interesting read Dom, its not surprising the Bulls are so profitable though. MJ and the other greats such as Pippen/Rodman etc brought the Bulls to the world in the 90's with their league domination and im sure the majority of fans have just hung around since then. Every one knows the Chicago bulls.

It'll be interesting to see if they make a big play at 'Bron. Im guessing 'Bron will be staying in Cleveland but i think Wade may be one they'd try to pick up, he's even said he'd like to play for the Bulls to follow in MJ's steps and being from Chi-town its not a far stretch to see it happen.

heyyy u have any paul pierce cards u collecting, I am a big pierce collector, i will sell you a dominique wilkins 25,000 points milston 94 - 95 nmba hoops card if ya want inluding a D Wilkins Insert card, an Un-common kevin garnett star quest card for any paul pierces give me a shout out as soon as possible, cheers

Wrong thread to be posting in bud.

Try the for sale/wanted forums

Verse1 said:

Interesting read Dom, its not surprising the Bulls are so profitable though. MJ and the other greats such as Pippen/Rodman etc brought the Bulls to the world in the 90's with their league domination and im sure the majority of fans have just hung around since then. Every one knows the Chicago bulls.

It'll be interesting to see if they make a big play at 'Bron. Im guessing 'Bron will be staying in Cleveland but i think Wade may be one they'd try to pick up, he's even said he'd like to play for the Bulls to follow in MJ's steps and being from Chi-town its not a far stretch to see it happen.

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haha yer. Bulls have lost 4 in a row now. 3 without deng and he just come back form knee injury but didn't do so grate. Mind you they did play dallas.

I guess with Lebron it will all depend on how well Cleveland go this year. If they loose he may seriously consider a move.

Imagine if Wade left and Bron followed. I wonder how Deng and Rose would fit into that team. well it is only a matter of time before we see what happens.

I'm praying Cleveland loose haha. As long as Celtics/LA don't win. Go Dallas or something haha.

Pffft Bobcats for the win!

well i don't mind the bobcats winning haha

wow didnt realise dallas 11 wins in a row.


DAL 30 36 28 28 122
CHI 26 29 25 36 116

Rose with 34pts not to shabby

yeah with Noah being out its really hurting the bulls. Taj is good but cant make up for Noah just yet. Don't worry we will have our 7th championship next season when Wade arrives

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yeah with Noah being out its really hurting the bulls. Taj is good but cant make up for Noah just yet. Don't worry we will have our 7th championship next season when Wade arrives

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and fingers crossed lebron when Cleveland chock in the finals.

well this season is officially ****ed for us.

they had 6th spot. now 6 losses in a row later out of the top 8.