http://www.hoops4thesoul.com Hoops4theSoul Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:35:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 en http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/dont-believe-bs-from-the-chicago-bulls/ http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/dont-believe-bs-from-the-chicago-bulls/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:35:15 +0000 admin http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/dont-believe-bs-from-the-chicago-bulls/ So apparently the Bulls are a more flexible team now (according to Tribune reporter K.C. Johnson) with Ben Gordon off to Detroit. Turns out the Bulls made an internal decision that they're going to focus on defense, not a strength of Gordon's game. This comes after externally saying how much they liked Gordon and that he was their top priority this off-season. Sure, the chances of Gordon re-signing were slim after two summers of contentious negotiations, but don't believe what the Bulls are saying here. They think this is a defensive team all of a sudden. Did anyone see this team blow lead after lead against the Boston Celtics? Quite simply, the Bulls are full of it, and this organization doesn't give a damn about its fans. I'm this close to saying bon voyage to the Bulls. Continue on to examine why this organization is nothing but smoke and mirrors. ]]> http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/dont-believe-bs-from-the-chicago-bulls/feed/ http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/ben-gordon-bulls-didnt-even-offer/ http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/ben-gordon-bulls-didnt-even-offer/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:23:05 +0000 admin http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/ben-gordon-bulls-didnt-even-offer/ According to new Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon on ESPN 1000 this morning, the Chicago Bulls didn't even make a contract offer to him when he became an unrestricted free agent yesterday. Typical. But according to new General Manager Gar Foreman, Gordon was the Bulls top priority this summer. What a bunch of tripe. Whether you wanted Gordon to stay or go, there should be some serious concerns about Foreman and Bulls management (not that this development is something new from an organization that wanted desperately to move on AM -- After Michael). Continue on to examine why Foreman is a perfect fit for the Bulls, a colossal joke of an organization when it comes to valuing its players. ]]> http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/ben-gordon-bulls-didnt-even-offer/feed/ http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/gordon-signs-with-detroit-bulls-can-f-themselves/ http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/gordon-signs-with-detroit-bulls-can-f-themselves/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:59:43 +0000 admin http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/gordon-signs-with-detroit-bulls-can-f-themselves/ The day I've been dreading for the last three years has arrived. Ben Gordon has left the Chicago Bulls, signing with the rival Detroit Pistons earlier this afternoon. That's right. The Bulls let their best player from the last five seasons go to a division rival for nothing. All the while this could have been avoided last summer if the Bulls weren't such a bunch of bitter jerks. One of the most unappreciated players in team and Chicago sports history, Gordon has his fair share of detractors who say he can't play defense and is too small and streaky. All I know is that all Gordon did with the Bulls was play hard, score and be a professional on the floor. He played with heart and guts, something that the Bulls lost today and will not get back with Luol Deng returning next season. Ultimately, Gordon is better off and the Bulls have further solidified their image as a terrible organization to deal with. Good luck next summer trying to get Chris Bosh or Dwyane Wade. ]]> http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/gordon-signs-with-detroit-bulls-can-f-themselves/feed/ http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/two-mornings-after-the-2009-nba-draft-part-2/ http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/two-mornings-after-the-2009-nba-draft-part-2/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:56:24 +0000 admin http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/two-mornings-after-the-2009-nba-draft-part-2/ 15 down, 15 to go. After looking at the first 15 teams to draft during Thursday night's 2009 NBA Draft, the marks were as follows: 2 A's, 8 B's, 3 C's and 2 D's. Now how did the other teams fare? Continue on to examine the drafts of the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz, New Orleans Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, and Houston Rockets. ]]> http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/two-mornings-after-the-2009-nba-draft-part-2/feed/ http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/the-morning-after-the-2009-nba-draft-part-1/ http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/the-morning-after-the-2009-nba-draft-part-1/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:19:53 +0000 admin http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/the-morning-after-the-2009-nba-draft-part-1/ Anyone and everyone has an opinion the morning after the NBA Draft. While NBA Draft grades, winners/losers, etc. have become very overrated and useless, it's still fun to have a look back and gauge how each team did. Of course, such grades tend to vary according to each person, with certain moves brilliant to one man and stupid to another. Anyways, here's my opinions of what went down during last night's draft. While I'm not an expert who gets paid to watch the NBA religiously, these are my brutally-honest thoughts. Continue on to see how the first 15 teams to draft did last night. ]]> http://www.hoops4thesoul.com/the-morning-after-the-2009-nba-draft-part-1/feed/