Tom Thibodeau Has Laid Groundwork for Fred Hoiberg to Succeed

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Apr 5, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Tom Thibodeau instilled a ‘us against them’, championship mentality when he coached in Chicago. The way that his players handled adversity demonstrates this philosophy. The Bulls can’t afford to lose this edge if they expect to win a championship next season.

Most importantly, the Chicago Bulls need to rediscover their identity. They need to pride themselves on their effort and not take any opponent for granted. A team with this much talent playing with heart, passion and energy on a daily basis can seriously contend for a championship.

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