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In the aftermath that was the destruction of last season’s bench mob, Ronnie Brewer was of the victims who was ultimately waived. He was than picked up by the New York Knicks last summer and than just six months after, he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a measly second round pick during the february NBA trade deadline.

Though it may be hard for anybody to adjust to a new team’s system all over again Bulls head coach, Tom Thibodeau said it won’t be difficult for Ronnie Brewer. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Thibodeau said,

“He’ll fit in fine because of the type of character he has,” Thibodeau said. “Their team is made up of great character. He’ll do whatever they ask of him. That’s just play great defense, move the ball, run the floor, move without the ball. Ronnie is just a good player. He can fit into any system.”

Although Brewer may be part of a whole new team in a different conference, he says his time with the Bulls was like no other and that he still keeps in touch with his former Bulls’ teammates no matter where he is.

“When I was in Chicago, it was a close-knit group,” he said. “We thought we were so close to winning a championship. Our whole team was fairly new (in 2010). We became like a brotherhood. I feel like that’s what every NBA team is supposed to be like.”

Brewer spent All-Star weekend with Jimmy Butler.

“I check on them still,” he said of his former teammates. “They’re kind of like family. And they do the same for me.”

Thunder head coach, Scott Brooks, would’ve liked it if Brewer played in Sunday’s game against the Bulls, however he wanted him to participate in a full practice with his new teammates.

Coach Scott Brooks said he wants Brewer to participate in at least one full practice before playing, which didn’t occur in time for Brewer to face his former Bulls teammates because of paperwork and physicals that were completed Saturday evening.

“He has played in a lot of big games,” Brooks said. “We like guys who can guard two or three positions.”

When all is said and done, Brewer was a great player on the Bulls’ bench mob back in 2010-11. It appears all good things come to an end and it’s unfortunate that he’s no longer part of this Bulls team. From the Windy City to the Big Apple and now to the Loud City, Brewer would always be part of Chicago Bulls’ history. Here’s to him having a great season with his new team and wherever he goes.

Feb 2, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks small forward Kyle Korver (26) and small forward Josh Smith (5) (right) battle for a loose ball with Chicago Bulls small forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Bulls defeated the Hawks 93-76. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

During the off season last year, the Chicago Bulls’ management group essentially destroyed the original bench mob, trading Ronnie Brewer, C.J. Watson, Omer Asik, John Lucas III, Brian Scalabrine and Kyle Korver. As you know, the Bulls traded Korver for a measly second round pick.

Korver, the sharpshooting specialist he is, moved into the starting five with the Atlanta Hawks and has been averaging more points with his team, scoring approximately  11 points per game and averaging 45% from three point range.

Though he’s taking more of a leadership role with his new team, Korver still misses elements he had with the Bulls. According to Shams Charania of Real GM, Korver said he would be willing to return to Chicago if the Bulls need his services.

“Totally, I would,” Korver told RealGM on Saturday night. “That’s a great organization, that’s an awesome jersey to put on. Great fans, good team. You only get to be a free agent so many times in a career, so I’ll definitely see what’s all there. But I would absolutely listen to what they’ve got to say.”

To replace Korver the Bulls signed Marco Belinelli formaly of the New Orleans Hornets. Though the Italian didn’t start the season as great as he could’ve, he improved over the course of time and is now averaging 14 points per 36 minutes and shooting 35% from three. Obviously not on Kyle Korver’s level, but it’s a great improvement nonetheless.

Though the Bulls signed Belinelli his contract isn’t guaranteed for next season. Kyle Korver however will become an unrestricted free agent this summer which now begs the question, would you like to see Kyle Korver back with the Bulls next season? Sound off in the comments below.