The Bulls look totally different.

I wonder if and when Derrick Rose comes back he disrupts the offense. He is looking for a big payday in 2017…

I wonder if and when Derrick Rose comes back he disrupts the offense. He is looking for a big payday in 2017…

 Player and ball movement weren’t issues under Thibs either.  His half court offensive design was actually good in those aspects. Year after year they were among the better teams in AST% and number of screens both on and off ball utilized.  His issue was that he was a control freak who wanted to call a play every single time down the court, not letting them loose.  They didn’t look for early offense often so the overwhelming majority of possessions turned into a grind.  The Bulls in previous years could make up for some of that with attacking the glass and getting extra possessions, but with Noah lame, that wasn’t an advantage last year. There’s also the issue with personnel too.  When defenses dig in and the clock is winding down, offense comes down to the creativity and playmaking of the players. Jimmy’s improving in that area, but if Derrick is still playing like ass, then the offense will only go as far as he goes. Also, when plays are made for others, the "others" have to finish them.  That has been an issue in recent years: players not finishing plays that are made for them.

I didn’t see anything amazing from their offense last night.  The spacing was different of course, with even some bigs being used to camp out in the corners, but good luck with that when Noah and Taj are in the game or when Gasol is trying to post.  Offense looks better when shots are made and to me that was the difference between the halves. On first glance (albeit with a lot of poor execution and unfamiliarity mixed in) more 3’s are obviously encouraged and philosophically more freedom is allowed, but just in terms of player and ball movement, I didn’t see better design.  The difference is moreso philosophical.  We’ll see how their offense fares when individual player creativity is more relied on.

 Player and ball movement weren’t issues under Thibs either.  His half court offensive design was actually good in those aspects. Year after year they were among the better teams in AST% and number of screens both on and off ball utilized.  His issue was that he was a control freak who wanted to call a play every single time down the court, not letting them loose.  They didn’t look for early offense often so the overwhelming majority of possessions turned into a grind.  The Bulls in previous years could make up for some of that with attacking the glass and getting extra possessions, but with Noah lame, that wasn’t an advantage last year. There’s also the issue with personnel too.  When defenses dig in and the clock is winding down, offense comes down to the creativity and playmaking of the players. Jimmy’s improving in that area, but if Derrick is still playing like ass, then the offense will only go as far as he goes. Also, when plays are made for others, the "others" have to finish them.  That has been an issue in recent years: players not finishing plays that are made for them.

I didn’t see anything amazing from their offense last night.  The spacing was different of course, with even some bigs being used to camp out in the corners, but good luck with that when Noah and Taj are in the game or when Gasol is trying to post.  Offense looks better when shots are made and to me that was the difference between the halves. On first glance (albeit with a lot of poor execution and unfamiliarity mixed in) more 3’s are obviously encouraged and philosophically more freedom is allowed, but just in terms of player and ball movement, I didn’t see better design.  The difference is moreso philosophical.  We’ll see how their offense fares when individual player creativity is more relied on.

I was very encouraged watching the game last night as a Bulls fan. There will obviously be more flow when the players get used to playing with one another and have some chemistry. I think this day in the NBA the style of play is making sure you have 4 shooters on the floor at once with a rim protecting big. It just creates more space on the court and stretches the defense thin.

I think this style is going to be great for Mirotic, McDermott and hopefully for Snell to take that next step. I am also hoping they play as much as possible with only one of pau and noah in the game. I dont mind starting them but Niko needs to be on the floor almost 30 mins a night. Even when he isnt hitting threes he keeps the d honest which helps other players.

Finally, I think adding Rose to this offense is going to be beautiful. Rose is a very instrictual player and this offense will let him play more and think less. It was clear at times last night that Jimmy was the only guy on the floor to create for others and he needed another guy to take some of that pressure. It sure as hell wasnt going to be Moore. 

I was very encouraged watching the game last night as a Bulls fan. There will obviously be more flow when the players get used to playing with one another and have some chemistry. I think this day in the NBA the style of play is making sure you have 4 shooters on the floor at once with a rim protecting big. It just creates more space on the court and stretches the defense thin.

I think this style is going to be great for Mirotic, McDermott and hopefully for Snell to take that next step. I am also hoping they play as much as possible with only one of pau and noah in the game. I dont mind starting them but Niko needs to be on the floor almost 30 mins a night. Even when he isnt hitting threes he keeps the d honest which helps other players.

Finally, I think adding Rose to this offense is going to be beautiful. Rose is a very instrictual player and this offense will let him play more and think less. It was clear at times last night that Jimmy was the only guy on the floor to create for others and he needed another guy to take some of that pressure. It sure as hell wasnt going to be Moore. 

 They could be like the warriors last year probably not as good but still a title contender. Thibs was wearing on the players and built a great defense. They should keep that and their offense and rotations should improve. So players like butler arent playing 39 minutes a game guarding the opponents best player while being one of the primary offensive options. That is a huge burden to place on one player. If they could have him playing 32 to 34 mpg that should help save some of his legs for the postseason. Same with the other players, if they can keep their minutes down while still winning 55 to 60 games, hoiberg could be the guy who puts them over the edge.

 They could be like the warriors last year probably not as good but still a title contender. Thibs was wearing on the players and built a great defense. They should keep that and their offense and rotations should improve. So players like butler arent playing 39 minutes a game guarding the opponents best player while being one of the primary offensive options. That is a huge burden to place on one player. If they could have him playing 32 to 34 mpg that should help save some of his legs for the postseason. Same with the other players, if they can keep their minutes down while still winning 55 to 60 games, hoiberg could be the guy who puts them over the edge.