Sep 27, 2013; Deerfield, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (1), center Joakim Noah (13) and head coach Tom Thibodeau pose for a photo during media day at the Berto Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction
Many media outlets have the Chicago Bulls as the top team in the Eastern Conference. I do not agree. There are too many questions on this squad right now.
Can Derrick Rose stay healthy?
Can Joakim Noah stay healthy?
Can Pau Gasol be used effectively?
Will the bench play get better?
Will Tom Thibodeau change with the times?
Until the Miami Heat gets beaten, which hasn’t happened in four years, I’m picking them to win the East. The Bulls don’t score enough to stay with Cleveland. If push came to shove in the postseason, LeBron would slide over and guard D-Rose in crunch time come playoff time.
Prediction:
Third seed in the regular season. Second round exit.