southsider2k5 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Comcast SportsNet retweeted Mark Schanowski @MarkSchanowski 12m12 minutes ago Congratulations to Jimmy Butler on being named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month. Well-deserved honor for all his off-season work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 What is with this painful officiating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Sixers only 2.5 back of the Knicks now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 @MarkSchanowski: How about Thibs revealing Pau Gasol addressed the team following gut-wrenching loss to Dallas. That's what leadership is all about. It cannot be understated what he has added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 3, 2014 -> 07:31 PM) @MarkSchanowski: How about Thibs revealing Pau Gasol addressed the team following gut-wrenching loss to Dallas. That's what leadership is all about. It cannot be understated what he has added He had some great quotes after the game too. Big game with Noah / Rose getting finishing back to backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 missed the whole game, can't believe it was away! What jerk scheduled a home-away back to back after an 8 game road trip? nothing for your 7 foot knees like hopping on a plane after a double overtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 So Mirotic is playing extremely well and McDermott is a benchwarmer. I think we all said at the beginning of the season that if just one of the 2 turns into something valuable, then we'd be fine. I really want to see McDermott succeed, but he really hasn't shown much outside of one or two games. But then again, someone who gets maybe 5-6 minutes a game will have a hard time truly showcasing his talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 McDermott has been a dumpster fire on defense and is hitting 9% of uncontested 3s. But it's early december. Players can get better just through practice, and lets remember that Bellinelli was a healthy scratch in games in december before he figured out how to play for thibs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 10:47 AM) So Mirotic is playing extremely well and McDermott is a benchwarmer. I think we all said at the beginning of the season that if just one of the 2 turns into something valuable, then we'd be fine. I really want to see McDermott succeed, but he really hasn't shown much outside of one or two games. But then again, someone who gets maybe 5-6 minutes a game will have a hard time truly showcasing his talent. To be fair, even though McDermott is old for being a rookie, we've seen rookies typically take their time when Thibs's system is thrown at them. Mirotic has a full year on him in age and has faced better competition before, plus the Bulls might well have been working with him for longer since they had his rights. Judge McDermott as a failure in 2-3 years, not now. If the Bulls hadn't traded those picks for him (and assuming that "trading them for Melo wasn't an option) would whomever they drafted with them be getting much PT right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 09:49 AM) McDermott has been a dumpster fire on defense and is hitting 9% of uncontested 3s. But it's early december. Players can get better just through practice, and lets remember that Bellinelli was a healthy scratch in games in december before he figured out how to play for thibs. Yeah, he looks so lost out there defensively. The uncontested 3% is probably just nerves. He's probably too anxious out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 09:50 AM) To be fair, even though McDermott is old for being a rookie, we've seen rookies typically take their time when Thibs's system is thrown at them. Mirotic has a full year on him in age and has faced better competition before, plus the Bulls might well have been working with him for longer since they had his rights. Judge McDermott as a failure in 2-3 years, not now. If the Bulls hadn't traded those picks for him (and assuming that "trading them for Melo wasn't an option) would whomever they drafted with them be getting much PT right now? I'm not bashing the pick at all or anything. I think we did give up a lot for him, but I still think he could be a good NBA player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 09:47 AM) So Mirotic is playing extremely well and McDermott is a benchwarmer. I think we all said at the beginning of the season that if just one of the 2 turns into something valuable, then we'd be fine. I really want to see McDermott succeed, but he really hasn't shown much outside of one or two games. But then again, someone who gets maybe 5-6 minutes a game will have a hard time truly showcasing his talent. He'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Im pretty sure McDermott is getting a redshirt year. It seemed to work out for Jimmy Butler pretty well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 10:34 AM) Im pretty sure McDermott is getting a redshirt year. It seemed to work out for Jimmy Butler pretty well It is the typical thing from Thibs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 05:34 PM) Im pretty sure McDermott is getting a redshirt year. It seemed to work out for Jimmy Butler pretty well Yes...it's nice Jimmy Butler worked out because otherwise we only have snell and teague to point to (kind of unfair since Snell actually played a lot last year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 10:46 AM) Yes...it's nice Jimmy Butler worked out because otherwise we only have snell and teague to point to (kind of unfair since Snell actually played a lot last year). Asik and Bellinelli both werent allowed on the court until Thibs trusted them either. It comes down to that, if he trusts you, you play. McDermott hasnt earned it yet, Mirotic certainly has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 05:50 PM) Asik and Bellinelli both werent allowed on the court until Thibs trusted them either. It comes down to that, if he trusts you, you play. McDermott hasnt earned it yet, Mirotic certainly has I feel like Asik actually played a lot that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 09:07 AM) I feel like Asik actually played a lot that year. He did, but not early in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 10:46 AM) Yes...it's nice Jimmy Butler worked out because otherwise we only have snell and teague to point to (kind of unfair since Snell actually played a lot last year). Butler and Mirotic were taken in the same draft. Really good picks. Bulls have a chance to do it again because they will probably have 2 1st rounders next year as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 11:07 AM) I feel like Asik actually played a lot that year. QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 11:09 AM) He did, but not early in the season. Yea, Thibs didnt really give him much rope until January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 12:30 PM) Butler and Mirotic were taken in the same draft. Really good picks. Bulls have a chance to do it again because they will probably have 2 1st rounders next year as well. Sacto still looking solid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 05:47 PM) Sacto still looking solid? .500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 06:52 PM) .500 Where do they have to be in the draft again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyone Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 06:13 PM) Where do they have to be in the draft again? I think 11 for us to get that pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Look at Jimmy's Facebook page, he's such a likeable dude. This little girl knows best: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=290403...e=2&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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