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3 questions after Chicago Bulls’ first two preseason games

By Willie Lutz

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 04: Seth Curry #30 of the Dallas Mavericks controls the ball against Justin Holiday #7 of the Chicago Bulls in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 4, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 04: Seth Curry #30 of the Dallas Mavericks controls the ball against Justin Holiday #7 of the Chicago Bulls in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 4, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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Fred Hoiberg, head coach, Chicago Bulls
CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 28: Fred Hoiberg of the Chicago Bulls talks to the media during a press conference after Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics during the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images) /

3. Is Fred Hoiberg the right man for the job?

We’ve been thinking it since he took the job.

Don’t kid yourself and say you’re a Hoiberg loyalist. Through the Isaiah Thomas hissy fit, the lack-of-control during Rondo-gate and the bland 83-81 record, nothing this guy does really fills me with confidence.

While there’s probably a few holdouts on Team Better Off Fred, I wonder if this guy can bring home a banner. After all, nothing screams out Phil Jackson or Steve Kerr with Hoiberg.

This team has been a mess since Tom Thibodeau received the GarPax canning. With an overall similar roster, Thibs finished 50-32 in 2014-15, only for Hoiberg to lead a team with another year of Jimmy Butler‘s progression to a playoff miss and a 42-40 record.

I guess he made the playoffs last year for what it’s worth. However, they were the freakin’ 8-seed in a weak Eastern Conference. They had Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler and Robin Lopez. I fully believe that teams is at least the No. 4 seed under Thibs.

Hoiberg is only Gar Forman’s second hired head coach since taking over the general manager role in 2009. I can’t hang my hat on Gar making a good decision, but I’d hope he’ll really evaluate who leads this team going forward.

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If this team is as bad as it looks, is Hoiberg the man you want leading your top 2018 pick in his early years? If their guy has superstar talent, I need to know Hoiberg is capable of molding that talent.

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