Hardwood Knocks, Episode 524: 2021-22 Chicago Bulls Lookahead
Dan is joined by Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) from the Cash Considerations podcast for a mega-ultra-super-deep dive into the Chicago Bulls ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season. Their conversation covers a reaction to the Bulls’ offseason, Zach LaVine’s superstardom, the fit between he, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball’s impact on offense, the importance of Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams, the defense, the backup wing and big rotations, lineup possibilities, Javonte Green’s play and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
🔘 2:03 – Intro
🔘 5:06 – Impressions of the Bulls’ offseason
🔘 7:44 – Chicago’s direction since the 2021 trade deadline
🔘 15:11 – The fit of Lonzo, LaVine, DeRozan and Vooch/How will the stars be staggered?
🔘 18:26 – Alex Caruso’s fit and role
🔘 20:02 – Coby White’s future
🔘 25:06 – Patrick Williams’ role/development
🔘 29:36 – The backup frontcourt rotation
🔘 31:46 – Will Javonte Green get regular minutes?
🔘 33:27 – Chicago’s defensive ceiling
🔘 36:19 – Best crunch-time lineup
🔘 38:21 – The late-game rotation
🔘 39:35 – Quirky lineups we want to see/Troy Brown Jr.
🔘 43:05 – Ayo Dosunmu
🔘 45:32 – Win-total prediction/Place in the East
🔘 49:32 – Trade candidates
🔘 51:06 – Final thoughts about Chicago’s future
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