Chicago Bulls Fans, Let’s Discuss Your Current Condition

May 12, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Subject: Joakim Noah

Optimist:

• Noah is still a great defender and the heart of this team.
• Last year he was playing through an injury and was never able to overcome it. He says he feels great now and had one of the best off-season’s of his career physically.
• He may not be a starter this season, but he will be able to anchor the second unit’s defense and give Gasol plenty of rest.
• Who knows maybe he will even be able to start with Mirotic, and Gasol could come off the bench.
• Noah’s passing with four three-point shooters on the floor would be unstoppable.
• Either way though, Noah keeps this team together and his mentality will get us over the hump.

Pessimist:

• Noah is getting older and losing that energy he used to always play with.
• He also doesn’t seem to fit into the offensive direction the Bulls are moving in.
• The Bulls could trade him while he still has some value around the league.