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Chicago Bulls: 5 things to love about the team on Valentine’s Day

By Luke Askew

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls hi-fives teammates as he is introduced onto the court before the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 17, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls hi-fives teammates as he is introduced onto the court before the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 17, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 10: Denzel Valentine
CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 10: Denzel Valentine /

4. Denzel Valentine

It would feel wrong to write a Valentine’s Day piece and not talk about the one and only Denzel Valentine, so here goes nothing.

Roses are red

Violets are blue

Please come back, Denzel

I miss you.

Maybe poetry isn’t my thing. Let’s just forget about that and move on.

The Bulls could really use Denzel back in the rotation. He’s missed every game so far this season due to an ankle injury and isn’t likely to return to regular-season action until next season.

Valentine is a flawed player, but he’s useful in short bursts off the bench. He can knock down triples, rebound the ball and make plays for others.

Before getting injured, Denzel was a major part of the Bulls’ rotation. Last season, Valentine averaged 10.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Obviously, those aren’t staggering numbers, but they make an impact.

It’s tough to know what role Valentine will be given after his eventual return. Unless you’re a bona fide starter, missing a full season can be hard to recover from.

Whatever ends up happening, we love you, Denzel Valentine. Happy Valentine’s Day.

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