TheFameProtector
- Champaign
I like the optimism. Not sure about 50 wins just b/c their defense is shaping up to be pretty porous. Lavine has shown a lot of improvement on that end with team USA though, so perhaps he can carry that to the regular season. I agree re: anything can happen in the playoffs. High effort can make up for some of so-so defensive fundamentals, and they won't lack for that in the postseason. But I don't agree re: more talented than the Hawks. Hawks had an equally deep roster (even after their injuries) but have the best player, without question.Nets, Bucks, Heat I'd say for sure are a tier above, think realistically they will battle with the Hawks, Sixers and Celtics for the 4-6 range in the East. We'll see how it plays out. Give me this 11 out of 10 times over what we've had for the past 8 years. I'm predicting 50+ wins
Get to the playoffs and anything can happen. Look at the Hawks this year. And this Bulls roster has A LOT more talent overall than last years Hawks squad IMO