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Eric P
Hi Mark, What did the Bulls do to make Tyler Handsbro so angry Does he just have athing for showing up against Chicago or is he turning the corner?
Mark Nugent
I think Psycho T is a good player, but he abuses Boozer. Boozer can be a little soft and a little late on his rotations, which leaves Hansbrough in a perfect position to have a big game. It’s a different story once Taj comes in. Gibson does a much better job, obviously.
Eric P
So Rip looked great last night. One thing though, will they miss Bogans defense of the oppenents SG while he is not starting?
Mark Nugent
No, because Brewer is one of the top defensive 2 guards in the league. Also, the Bulls are a team defense, so it’s up to everyone to slow down guys like Kobe and Wade. lastly, Hamilton impressed me last night, I think he’ll be ok on D. And no one can guard Wade if the refs are calling every ticky tack thing like they normally do.
Yes I’m bitter the bulls lost last year!
Eric P
I know I am probably in the minority here, but I think the Bulls should have looked at signing Mike Dunleavy. One thing Rose could use is someone to occassioanly bring the ball up court and in itiate the offense. Dun is a 6’9 PG in some respects , and a career 42% 3Pt
Mark Nugent
Who’s minutes would he have taken? Korver is guaranteed this year, so you can’t just cut him. There just aren’t minutes for him, plus the Bulls like Butler.
I like Dunleavy, but he just wouldn’t have played any this year.
Eric P
What did you learn about the Pacers, if anything, from the two pre-season games?
Mark Nugent
That they are not a complete team yet. Give them 5-10 games to work in George Hill and David West and that is going to be a very scary team. I think they have the potential to be a top five seed in the East ahead of the Magic and Hawks.
Danny Granger needs to calm down though, his shot selection is terrible and if he plays like that all season they could be derailed very quickly.
Eric P
Do you think Paul George will step up even more this year? He k now stands 6’10 which is rediculous for a SG
Mark Nugent
I think he will be a very good player this year. He’s still limited some on offense, but he can knock down the open J and he can finish. As long as he isn’t relied on to be the man, which should be West and Granger, then I think he will have a solid year. His defense is going to be great. He will be able to guard four positions, that crazy rare in the NBA.
Eric P
Mark my man, I am afraid what we say from Roy Hibbert is what we will get, now and the future. Agree/disagree?
Mark Nugent
I’ve never been a huge Hibbert fan. He is pretty slow, even for a center. his range is very limited, and for someone of his size his isn’t aggressive enough in going after boards. I think he would have been a heck of a backup had the Pacers gone after Nene, but that never seemed to be there plan.
Short answer, I think this is about it for Hibbert, a solid center, but not a player who can really change the game on either side of the floor. He’ll probably get 10 million a season when his contract is up though!!!
Eric P
Why didnt the Bulls pusrue DeShawn Stevenson? I would think he could really help come playoff time , assuming you face the Heat
Mark Nugent
It seems to me, they had their eyes set on Hamilton from day one. I’m pretty sure they talked to Caron Butler and Jason Richardson, but both seemed to want more money then the Bulls could offer and I’m not 100% sure they would have wanted either over Hamilton. I don’t think Stevenson can score enough for the Bulls. Keep in mind the Mavs had a lot of offensive options to hide Stevenson, the Bulls don’t have that luxury.
Eric P
Is their a rivalry brewing between Pacers and Bulls, or is this my wishfull thinkning?
Mark Nugent
I think there is a rivalry brewing, but for it to be taken seriously the Pacers have to start winning. Otherwise it’s a one-sided rivalry that’s not really any fun.
Hi Mark, What did the Bulls do to make Tyler Handsbro so angry Does he just have athing for showing up against Chicago or is he turning the corner?
Mark Nugent
I think Psycho T is a good player, but he abuses Boozer. Boozer can be a little soft and a little late on his rotations, which leaves Hansbrough in a perfect position to have a big game. It’s a different story once Taj comes in. Gibson does a much better job, obviously.
Eric P
So Rip looked great last night. One thing though, will they miss Bogans defense of the oppenents SG while he is not starting?
Mark Nugent
No, because Brewer is one of the top defensive 2 guards in the league. Also, the Bulls are a team defense, so it’s up to everyone to slow down guys like Kobe and Wade. lastly, Hamilton impressed me last night, I think he’ll be ok on D. And no one can guard Wade if the refs are calling every ticky tack thing like they normally do.
Yes I’m bitter the bulls lost last year!
Eric P
I know I am probably in the minority here, but I think the Bulls should have looked at signing Mike Dunleavy. One thing Rose could use is someone to occassioanly bring the ball up court and in itiate the offense. Dun is a 6’9 PG in some respects , and a career 42% 3Pt
Mark Nugent
Who’s minutes would he have taken? Korver is guaranteed this year, so you can’t just cut him. There just aren’t minutes for him, plus the Bulls like Butler.
I like Dunleavy, but he just wouldn’t have played any this year.
Eric P
What did you learn about the Pacers, if anything, from the two pre-season games?
Mark Nugent
That they are not a complete team yet. Give them 5-10 games to work in George Hill and David West and that is going to be a very scary team. I think they have the potential to be a top five seed in the East ahead of the Magic and Hawks.
Danny Granger needs to calm down though, his shot selection is terrible and if he plays like that all season they could be derailed very quickly.
Eric P
Do you think Paul George will step up even more this year? He k now stands 6’10 which is rediculous for a SG
Mark Nugent
I think he will be a very good player this year. He’s still limited some on offense, but he can knock down the open J and he can finish. As long as he isn’t relied on to be the man, which should be West and Granger, then I think he will have a solid year. His defense is going to be great. He will be able to guard four positions, that crazy rare in the NBA.
Eric P
Mark my man, I am afraid what we say from Roy Hibbert is what we will get, now and the future. Agree/disagree?
Mark Nugent
I’ve never been a huge Hibbert fan. He is pretty slow, even for a center. his range is very limited, and for someone of his size his isn’t aggressive enough in going after boards. I think he would have been a heck of a backup had the Pacers gone after Nene, but that never seemed to be there plan.
Short answer, I think this is about it for Hibbert, a solid center, but not a player who can really change the game on either side of the floor. He’ll probably get 10 million a season when his contract is up though!!!
Eric P
Why didnt the Bulls pusrue DeShawn Stevenson? I would think he could really help come playoff time , assuming you face the Heat
Mark Nugent
It seems to me, they had their eyes set on Hamilton from day one. I’m pretty sure they talked to Caron Butler and Jason Richardson, but both seemed to want more money then the Bulls could offer and I’m not 100% sure they would have wanted either over Hamilton. I don’t think Stevenson can score enough for the Bulls. Keep in mind the Mavs had a lot of offensive options to hide Stevenson, the Bulls don’t have that luxury.
Eric P
Is their a rivalry brewing between Pacers and Bulls, or is this my wishfull thinkning?
Mark Nugent
I think there is a rivalry brewing, but for it to be taken seriously the Pacers have to start winning. Otherwise it’s a one-sided rivalry that’s not really any fun.
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