Chicago Bulls 2010-2011 NBA Season

I like the Chicago Bulls' chances of winning multiple games this season. They have a legitimate low-post threat in Carlos Boozer. The Bulls have a rising star in Derrick Rose, whose chance to shine is now. Rose can decide how he wants to lead this Chicago squad and it is up to him to fully take charge. Over the summer Chicago added key players to its roster and have the ability to play with the more physically-challenged teams of the East like the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics. Joakim Noah will play with the tougher teammates now he has Carlos Boozer and Omer Asik. The Bulls also have added backup point guard CJ Watson, whose defensive purposes and offensive-mindset will help the team. Chicago has a defensive-minded guard in Keith Bogans, whose experience in guarding the opposing team's best scorer will also help the Bulls maintain composure in tight and tense games. With a perimeter player like Ronnie Brewer, also acquired from Utah along with Carlos Boozer, Derrick Rose has a running mate who can shoot the ball as well as catch lobs to the rim. Off the bench, the Bulls will have instant offense in Kyle Korver, whose sharpshooting will help this Chicago team maintain its scoring. Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau's defense approach to this team will definitely give Chicago some much needed boost on the defensive end. I also believe that the addition of Kurt Thomas will give the Bulls veteran leadership and a post defender. Along from Boston where Tom Thibodeau's assistant coaching days comes Brian Scalabrine, whose glue-approach to teamwork will help bridge Chicago Bulls chemistry together along with team cohesion and locker-room leadership. In conclusion, I believe the Bulls are in for a long season if the new additions to the team can mesh together.

NBA Pre-season

I can't wait for the NBA season to start. It will be an exciting 82 games for 30 teams to play. I certainly hope that the L.A. Lakers do find a way to win their third consecutive championship. Their bench got better with Steve Blake serving as a reliable backup for Derek Fisher. Blake's defense and steady leadership handling the basketball will be a great relief for the aging Fisher who will be nearly 37. I think that the Lakers got with Matt Barnes was a great help. Barnes will provide a defensive threat along with Ron Artest in the battle of the small forward slots. The Lakers also got Theo Ratliff, who will help Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom fill the lanes. With the Lakers in tow for their third title in three years, the Miami Heat retooled with the additions of two All-Stars in Lebron James and Chris Bosh joining Dwyane Wade. One can only hope that the Heat can quickly build chemistry and cohesion with all three egos on one team. The Orlando Magic still remain the same, their sharp release of the three-point shot and Dwight Howard manning the middle, nothing's changed for these Magic. They added two players who can shoot the three ball amongst their three-point shooting barrages in Quentin Richardson and Chris Duhon. I still like the Boston Celtics' chances of returning back to the NBA Finals for the second time in a row. They added Shaquille O'Neal and Jermaine O'Neal over the summer. That's a load to handle for the C's front line including Kevin Garnett, Glen Davis, and Kendrick Perkins. If anything, I'm looking forward to seeing the Lakers back on top of the NBA world for the third year in a row.