Published 6/30/2009
by Scott Ottersen
at Bleacher Report - NBA
Hi, my name is Scott Ottersen, and I am the new Chicago Bulls GM. I have been hired to turn the Bulls into a Championship team. Something that John Paxson could not come close to doing. And, something that Gar Forman will most likely not be able to do. I am going to outline the moves I am going to make this offseason that will turn our beloved franchise into Championship contenders next season. No more next year hoping and dreaming. Now, since I was hired after the draft, I am stuck with the draft picks we made. I'm not saying they are bad players, just throwing that jab in there in case they don't pan out. First things first, I will NOT be resigning Ben Gordon. I am calling the Pistons bluff and will let them go ahead and be dumb enough to sign him for $11 million each season. Have fun with that. I will enjoy playing against his 5-for-22 shooting nights four times a year. Instead, I am going to extend a contract offer to Marquis Daniels, who was not ...
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