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Gordon: I've played my last game with the Bulls
Gordon: I've played my last game with the Bulls
Ben Gordon and the Chicago Bulls took a turn toward closure Friday night when the free-agent guard said he doesn't think he'll be a Bull next season.
6 Comments
  • Ben Q. Rock Ben Q. Rock
    +3
    Dude should take a cue from fellow UCONN alums Ray Allen and Richard Hamilton and show some class.
    Posted 8/16/2008 respond (flag)
    • JaketheSnake JaketheSnake
      +3

      Dude should take a cue from fellow UCONN alums Caron Butler, Ray Allen and Richard Hamilton and show some class.

      /blatant team bias kneejerk

      Posted 8/17/2008 respond (flag)
  • KellyDwyer KellyDwyer
    +3
    KD: Ben Gordon will play many, many more games as a Bull.
    Posted 8/16/2008 respond (flag)
    • Ryne Nelson Ryne Nelson
      +1
      I think the Bulls are better off without him, Kelly. Of course, they didn't set the precident well by signing Kirk to that massive deal.
      Posted 8/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • carty64 carty64
    +1
    Trade him for Kirilenko (and whatever else it takes to make the math right)
    Posted 8/17/2008 respond (flag)
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