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Day-after Bulls draft analysis: the night didn't matter, what happens next matters
My mindset last night when I wrote  this  was coming from overall disappointment in the franchise, not in the particular picks. While I would've gone with Blair, I don't want to come across as one of the types who thinks he can scout this draft because he read what other people ...
BULLS 2009 NBA DRAFT
BULLS 2009 NBA DRAFT
docksquadsports.com — what I think the bulls should do, or what i hope happens... (more) BULLS 2009 NBA DRAFT
What They’re Saying In The Blogosphere About The Bulls Picks
What They’re Saying In The Blogosphere About The Bulls Picks
notqualifiedtocomment.com — You all saw my take on the Bulls draft yesterday night, but what are the reactions of... other far more qualified bloggers than myself? Looks like most had a slightly less optimistic take than I did, imagine that? Here are some excerpts: Ball Don’t Lie : Are these really two players ... (more) What They’re Saying In The Blogosphere About The Bulls Picks
NBA Draft Recap (Bulls and League-Wide)
NBA Draft Recap (Bulls and League-Wide)
notqualifiedtocomment.com — Well that was an interesting draft. A lot of big moves happened leading up to the draft... and there were some minor trades during the draft. Some guys slipped and some guys jumped, but for the most part there weren’t too many surprises once the draft began. The Bulls: With the 16th ... (more) NBA Draft Recap (Bulls and League-Wide)
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Draft Afterthoughts: Still Work To Do For Bulls
Chicago Bulls — Contrary to the wishes of many fans, the Chicago Bulls made no moves on draft night, electing to take forwards James Johnson from Wake Forest and Taj Gibson from USC. Not exactly breathtaking, but decent selections nonetheless. Looking on Blog-a-Bull, I realized I was one of many who was hoping for the Bulls to pull off a blockbuster move, but, since July 1 opens up more possibilities for trades, the Bulls still have plenty of time to make that big change. ...

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