For years, Bulls fans wanted major changes to happen in the front office because the team was so bad. Those changes finally happed this past offseason with the hiring of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley.
Fans wanted Jim Boylen fired from the moment he became head coach of the team. Well, Boylen is no longer the coach.
For years, fans have blamed the Bulls’ struggles on the front office. There are no more excuses. There are no more excuses for the players. It’s time for the players to show up or your time with this organization will be short.
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Changes have been made and it’s time for the players to be held accountable. It’s no more Gar Forman, John Paxson, and Boylen’s fault. They aren’t here to take the blame away from the players.
Zach LaVine, you have been saying that you want to be the number one guy and lead this team to the playoffs. Well, it’s time for you to prove that.
Lauri Markkanen, you have been saying that you love Chicago and want to say with the Bulls long term. Well, it’s time for you to prove that you are worth it.
Coby White, you have been saying that you want to be a starting point guard in the NBA. Well, you have been given the opportunity to do that. Don’t mess it up.
Wendell Carter Jr., you have been saying that we are going to see a more aggressive Wendell this season. Well, it’s time to see it.
Every player on this roster except Patrick Williams is on the hot seat. The no-effort games need to end.
The Bulls have been the laughing stock of the NBA for several years now. It’s time for that narrative to change. It’s time for teams to have fear when they play the Bulls.
The Bulls aren’t going to win every game, but the effort has to be there every single night. If nothing else, opponents should hate playing the Bulls because the Bulls play so hard.
Bulls players, you are on the clock.