The Game Changers
Dwyane Wade suited up after much talk around league pegged the 11-time NBA All-Star sitting out. He provided his hometown team with much-needed leadership to keep the game close. Wade received rest that night after racking up 11 points, six rebounds and five assists within 23 minutes.
Rajon Rondo performed well despite four turnovers during the first quarter. His hesitancy to shoot the three put the squad in a compromising position during one possession of play. Rondo took note of his error by putting in an effort to shoot when open from deep. In doing so, he connected on his next two three-point attempts. Rondo accumulated a total of six turnovers by the game’s end.
Taj Gibson was dubbed as a starter during the game, and is continuing to demonstrate why he’s the best suitor at power forward. His defense prowess and ability to hit the boards is irrefutable. Nikola Mirotic will have a difficult time vying for the starting job the way Gibson is playing. The veteran big man shows maturity, and is much more polished and composed.
Yes. Mirotic gives the Bulls the option for added space. The problem with that logic stems from knowing the Bulls have many issues at the defensive end without Gibson in the lineup.
With only two preseason games remaining, it appears to me that Gibson is a shoe in for the starting slot.
You read that right.