CHICAGO — Chalk up another trophy for the Bulls, Gar Forman has proved you don’t need to be Derrick Rose or coach Derrick Rose to win awards: you just need to be the guy who pays him.

The Bulls GM was named Co-Executive of the Year today, and award he will split with Miami’s Pat Riley (for obvious reasons).

“[I'm] truly honored and deeply humbled” said Forman of the award. Forman is being recognized for his numerous level headed and imaginative decisions which have helped out the Bulls into the second round of the Eastern Conference Finals.

One of those decisions was crafting what is now known as The Bench Mob. Forman brought in guys like Ronnie Brewer, Kyle Korver, Kurt Thomas and C.J. Watson; all of whom contributed greatly to the Bulls best record since 1997-98.

Another big deal Forman inked was Carlos Boozer. Unlike Riley down in Miami, the Bulls didn’t get any of the big 3 free agents this year but they instead got something that worked out better. Boozer came in and produced well during the season and became one of the centerpieces of this starting five.

Forman was also responsible for giving Joakim Noah and extension which will keep in Chicago for the foreseeable future. The move not only sent a message to those who wanted to trade the center, but it has turned out to be perhaps his crowning achievement thus far in his tenure as GM. Of course it will always be second to whatever he does involving Derrick Rose, but locking up Noah looks like a brilliant move at the moment.

A move that is just as brilliant, was the firing of Vinny del Negro and the hiring of Tom Thibodeau. Thibodeau has gone on to coach the team to 62 wins and has a Coach of the Year award to show for it.

But in true Bulls fashion, Forman isn’t taking any credit.

“This is a team award. Our entire front office — from everybody involved — has got a piece of this. I’m just happy that if there are votes given, the Chicago Bulls are getting them.” said Forman, “It means we’re doing something right.”

Forman’s counterpart and former GM of the Bulls himself, John Paxson, finished third in the voting.

“[Paxson] and Gar have done a great job. I wish they both shared the award.” said Tom Thibodeau. “I’m just thrilled for those guys. Those guys have done a fabulous job.”

Yep. It's like that for the Bulls in 2009.

Fire Vinny. Fire Gar Paxdorf. Fire Benny. Fire the mascot that caught with weed — is it Da Bull? Whatever. Fire everyone. The Bulls just lost to a team that entered the game with a record of 1-19. The Bulls just lost to that team in Chicago at the United Center. That team was 0-12 on the road.

That sound you hear is the late, great Norm Van Lier busting out of his grave to go kick the ass of every employee of the Bulls. Yes, even you, Joe Accountant. That sound you hear is the late, great Johnny “Red” Kerr yelling “Oh No! C’mon!!”. That sound you hear is the click-click-clicking of ticket holders logging on to eBay and StubHub and Craig’s List trying to get something in return for their tix.

I’m so over the top with all of this? I know. But the Bulls are 7-12. The Bulls should not be 7-12. And let’s be realistic. If the Bulls want a big time free agent, don’t they also need a big time coach to match? Is DWade coming here if Vinny Del Negro is the coach? Is Chris Bosh? Is anyone?

You want to tell me that Tyrus Thomas and Kirk Hinrich are hurt? Tell your story walkin’. The Bulls like Thomas so much they aren’t going to keep him after this year. Hinrich comes off the bench and is having a crappy year shooting the ball. You are what you are in this league. The Bulls are bad. Hollinger says the Bulls have a whopping 16.6% chance to make the playoffs. Changes are needed.

So what changes? Get a new coach. Make more cap room. Trade Thomas. Trade Hinrich. Trade yo momma. I’m mad. I’m irrational right now. Or am I?