Fixing Fred Hoiberg’s Coaching Misfires with the Bulls

Mar 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg looks on from the sidelines during the first half against the New York Knicks at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg looks on from the sidelines during the first half against the New York Knicks at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
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Hoiberg has to balance the rotation better in 2016-17

In a running game, the season becomes a grind. The Bulls need to manage minutes better.  Derrick Rose needs help behind him to spell him with his style of play that takes a toll on the body if he is playing 30 plus minutes a game. Joakim Noah had shoulder surgery playing tired can hurt you more.

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  • If a player like Jimmy Butler scores 50 in 40 minutes the previous night, you know he needs rest and the Bulls have enough scorers to compensate. E’Twaun Moore and Taj Gibson got injured from playing tired, especially Gibson.

    Going into next year, the Bulls need to be 3-4 deep where it counts most: at point guard, at the wing and in the post defender role. The playoffs are the gauge for how keeping players healthy can keep a title run alive. GarPax know who the team needs and should give Hoiberg defensive athletes.

    Watch player minutes next year. Hoiberg can’t play his starters too many minutes in back-to-backs and should develop the bench to do their job.

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