If the Chicago Bulls strike out this summer and do not get anybody from the Big 3, ESPNchicago.com’s Jon Greenberg knows exactly how I will cope.
1. Denial: There’s still a chance the Bulls might land Wade and Bosh, right? Wade’s a hometown guy and Bosh wants to play in a big city. Their agent, Henry Thomas, is here, and why else would they take second meetings on Friday? And heck, if LeBron was going to sign with Cleveland, wouldn’t he have done it already?
2. Anger: New year, same story. Ten years after Jerry Krause loused up the Tracy McGrady pitch, the Bulls are screwing up again. Why didn’t they hire John Calipari and Maverick Carter and rename the United Center “WorldWide Wes Side Center” to land the King? Why didn’t they wow the free agents with a big-time multimedia pitch? Why can’t I blame this on Reinsdorf? Isn’t he cheap or something?
3. Bargaining: Well, maybe it’s good the Bulls aren’t spending all their money on free agents. How many titles have LeBron and Bosh won anyway? Joakim Noah and Derrick Rose are going to be up for big deals, so the team would’ve lost valuable flexibility. Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver are pretty good and Carmelo Anthony could be a free agent next year. He’d fit perfectly on this team.
4. Depression: The Cubs stink, the White Sox will choke, Bears season is still months away, the Blackhawks have traded away everyone, and now this. Being a Chicago sports fan is miserable. This Bulls team will be lucky to make it out of the first round of the playoffs. And my wife/girlfriend keeps making me watch “The Bachelorette.”
5. Acceptance: I guess it wasn’t meant to be. At least we still have one D-Rose, and no Vinny Del Negro.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. ORLANDO MAGIC
2. BOSTON CELTICS
3. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
4. WASHINGTON WIZARDS
5.ATLANTA HAWKS
6.TORONTO RAPTORS
7.MIAMI HEAT
8. CHICAGO BULLS
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9. DETROIT PISTONS
10. INDIANA PACERS
11. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
12.CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
13. NEW JERSEY NUGGETS
14. MILIWAUKEE BUCKS
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. LOS ANGELAS LAKERS
2. DALLAS MAVERICKS
3. DENVER NUGGETS
4.SAN ANTONIO SPURS
5.PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
6.NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
7.PHOENIX SUNS
8. UTAH JAZZ
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9. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
10. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
11. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
12.OKLAHOMA ZOMBIES
13. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
15. HOUSTON ROCKETS
16. SACRAMENTO KINGS
EASTERN FIRST ROUND
1. ORLANDO MAGIC OVER 8. CHICAGO BULLS (4-0)
2. BOSTON CELTICS OVER 7.MIAMI HEAT (4-1)
3. CLEVELAND CAVS OVER 6. TORONTO RAPTORS (4-3)
4. WASHINGTON WIZARDS OVER ATLANTA HAWKS (4-3)
EASTERN SEMI FINALS
1. ORLANDO OVER 4. WASHINTON WIZARDS(4-1)
2. BOSTON OVER 3. CLEVELAND CAVS (4-2)
EASTERN FINALS
2. BOSTON OVER 1. ORLANDO (4-3)
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WESTERN FIRST ROUND
1. LOS ANGLES OVER 8. UTAH JAZZ (4-2)
2. DALLAS OVER 7. PHOENIX SUNS (4-2)
3. NUGGETS OVER 6. HORNETS (4-2)
4.SAN ANTONIO OVER 5. BLAZERS (4-1)
WESTERN SEMI FINALS
1. LAKERS OVER 4. SPURS (4-3)
3. NUGGETS OVER 2. DALLAS (4-3)
WESTERN FINALS
1. LAKERS OVER 3. NUGGETS (4-2)
CHAMPIONSHIP
LAKERS OVER BOSTON (4-3)
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If you want to get mad and hate OKC even more..listen..
I hate OKC..putting words in Nick Collsion’s mouth and shit..seriously.
But listen!
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Makes me sad…
I admit when other cities were losing their teams you don’t really care…until it happens to your own city and team.
This kid is good. Reminded me of myself when I was 9 years old..lols
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the cocky ass motha that came in this league…
FreeDarko/Adidas
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Agree or Disagree?? Let me know!
Top Tier Pg’s-I want to go to war with these guys in the playoffs.
Chris Paul
Deron Williams
Tony Parker
Chauncey Billups
Gilbert Arenas
2nd Tier Pg’s-Either I’m up and coming or I have fallen off the top tier.
Steve Nash
Derrick Rose
Devin Harris
Baron Davis
Rajon Rondo
3rd Tier Pg’s –I’m pretty good and the “hey were old, but were still good” tier.
Jameer Nelson
Mo Williams
Jason Kidd
Mike Bibby
Andre Miller
4th Tier Pg’s-I’m a backup, but should be starting or I am a starter tier.
Jose Calderon
Raymond Felton
Kirk Hinrich
Steve Blake
TJ Ford