Outsiders would call it sad that I consider Monday one of the best nights in recent memory. I would call them spoiled. I honestly think the overhaul of the GarPax regime was the happiest I've been as a sports fan in a long time. Getting Kahlil Mack and starting the season so hot was another joyful time as a Chicago fan.
My uncles were talking about the Bears Patriots matchup. Saying that regardless of outcome, the Bears got the win where it matters. They were of course referring to Super Bowl XX, which was 36 years ago, when the Patriots snuck into the Super Bowl and were double digit underdogs, again 36 years ago. They've won a few meaningful games since then. But the Bears beat them when it mattered!
Pretty sad the things we hang our hats on. That being said, while I have obviously low expectations for the Bears moving forward, they should be at least fun to watch in some games. Night and day between their last 2 games.
As far as the Bulls go, Billy has done an excellent job staggering lineups, as you eluded to. Between
Zach, Demar, Ayo, Vuc, Javonte, Drummond, Caruso, DJ, Pwill, Dragic, and Coby- theres a lot you can throw out there in terms of mixing and matching. It looks like Dragic and Drummond have a nice connection going early on.
With that many ball handlers you would think things could get a little shaky whenever Lonzo comes back, but his versatility as a spot up shooter and great defender makes me confident he'll play well alongside anyone. The Celtics game, similar to last years Celtics game, gave me excitement in knowing that even when our offense is in a slump, our defense can takeover and lead to better offense.
(I'm not fully ready to talk about Pwill. Last 2 games it seems like Billy whispered to him that he needs to be aggressive first possession, missed his first bucket in both and then didnt drive to the hole again in the game. He also kind of lines up his 3 point shot like my mom does, who played basketball until 5th grade)
Patrick Williams handle does look a lot better, I forgot to mention that (another wave just crashed into the island as I tighten my grip on the tree). But he needs to go to whoever Ayo did this past offseason. He takes about 5 seconds to shoot a three-pointer.
We have good coaches. Coaching is everything and Matt Nagy was a colossal disaster. We are literally going to a gun fight with knives and always competing and frequently winning. $100 M in Dead Cap Space?!?!
Bulls - I was most excited to see Lavine moving freely and apparently jumping without pain. Drummond is an absolute steal. Jury is still out for me on Williams. Please just show me one dot of aggression. I absolutely love Caruso but he is so aggressive he sometimes looks reckless, and I am afraid he is going to get hurt.
Outsiders would call it sad that I consider Monday one of the best nights in recent memory. I would call them spoiled. I honestly think the overhaul of the GarPax regime was the happiest I've been as a sports fan in a long time. Getting Kahlil Mack and starting the season so hot was another joyful time as a Chicago fan.
My uncles were talking about the Bears Patriots matchup. Saying that regardless of outcome, the Bears got the win where it matters. They were of course referring to Super Bowl XX, which was 36 years ago, when the Patriots snuck into the Super Bowl and were double digit underdogs, again 36 years ago. They've won a few meaningful games since then. But the Bears beat them when it mattered!
Pretty sad the things we hang our hats on. That being said, while I have obviously low expectations for the Bears moving forward, they should be at least fun to watch in some games. Night and day between their last 2 games.
As far as the Bulls go, Billy has done an excellent job staggering lineups, as you eluded to. Between
Zach, Demar, Ayo, Vuc, Javonte, Drummond, Caruso, DJ, Pwill, Dragic, and Coby- theres a lot you can throw out there in terms of mixing and matching. It looks like Dragic and Drummond have a nice connection going early on.
With that many ball handlers you would think things could get a little shaky whenever Lonzo comes back, but his versatility as a spot up shooter and great defender makes me confident he'll play well alongside anyone. The Celtics game, similar to last years Celtics game, gave me excitement in knowing that even when our offense is in a slump, our defense can takeover and lead to better offense.
(I'm not fully ready to talk about Pwill. Last 2 games it seems like Billy whispered to him that he needs to be aggressive first possession, missed his first bucket in both and then didnt drive to the hole again in the game. He also kind of lines up his 3 point shot like my mom does, who played basketball until 5th grade)
LETS GO BULLS
Patrick Williams handle does look a lot better, I forgot to mention that (another wave just crashed into the island as I tighten my grip on the tree). But he needs to go to whoever Ayo did this past offseason. He takes about 5 seconds to shoot a three-pointer.
We have good coaches. Coaching is everything and Matt Nagy was a colossal disaster. We are literally going to a gun fight with knives and always competing and frequently winning. $100 M in Dead Cap Space?!?!
Bulls - I was most excited to see Lavine moving freely and apparently jumping without pain. Drummond is an absolute steal. Jury is still out for me on Williams. Please just show me one dot of aggression. I absolutely love Caruso but he is so aggressive he sometimes looks reckless, and I am afraid he is going to get hurt.
Completely agree on the Caruso front. Donovan has told him to pull back, but I just don't think he is capable of doing so.