Glad It Only Took 72 Games For The Bulls To Figure This Out!

I know what you are thinking here guys. “Hey Nick, you realized they won the game right? You fat Polish idiot.” Well, I am here to tell you that 1) I am not fat, just big boned. And 2) There is far more to like about this than the outcome of the game.

Otto Porter Jr.

Status: Day-to-day

Porter (shoulder) will not play Wednesday against the Wizards, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

** Okay, solid decision, but nothing crazy.

Zach LaVine

Status: Day-to-day

LaVine (thigh) won’t play in Wednesday’s game against the Wizards, Zach Rosen of the Wizards’ official site reports.

** Last minute scratch?! NOW THAT’S HOW YOU RUN A TANK OPERATION LADIES AND GENTS

FELICIO 😤🔨 pic.twitter.com/D4wGuOHLg5

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 21, 2019

Need more Felicio in my life. He has slowly become a very solid guy coming off the bench. That Felicio, so hot right now.

Hustle level = 100@ShaqHarrison_3 for two and one: pic.twitter.com/YCYpFWNoiN

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 21, 2019

Shaq Harrison was one of the main stars of the night. He is most known for his defensive abilities, but tonight he was lighting up the scoreboard on the offensive side as well. With Lavine and OPJ being out tonight, this was a prime opportunity to showcase himself. Shaq rose to the challenge. He treated the Wizards like it was Harry Potter looking to destroy Slytherin in the annual Quidditch cup match. 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals? Absolutely loved everything I saw from him tonight.

Kris Dunn put on a show against the Wizards tonight, scoring 26 points and dishing out 13 assists 🔥 pic.twitter.com/t94aPfNsd0

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 21, 2019

“Where have you been all my life” – Rihanna. This is what the Bulls have been waiting all season for. Dunn had a season-high 26 points to go along with 13 assists. He was electric from start to finish and showcased the player he is capable of being. If he can rattle off a strong end of the season with performances like these, it will be a little tougher of a decision to actively look for his replacement.

Lauri Markkanen is really good. pic.twitter.com/yNxDF9Yisd

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 21, 2019

Yeah, in case you forgot, Lauri is still fucking good. 32 points and 13 rebounds will be something Bulls fans are looking to get used to seeing. Watching him be an absolute animal the entire second half of the season further cements him as a core player to build around going forward.

Coach Boylen on holding the Wizards without a field goal in OT: "When you got Shaq and KD out there, they both played football and are tough as nails. You got Archie, who's one of the toughest guys I've ever been around. Lauri's tough. We had a strong group out there." pic.twitter.com/3YNQzEbprS

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 21, 2019

You really didn’t think I’d leave out the Bulldog in this blog right (still deciding if I should try and push for that to be his nickname). Boylen is noticeably getting his guys to play harder and a good brand of basketball. He is silencing the haters better than Eminem at a rap battle on 8 Mile circa 1996. Most importantly, he is building a culture for the Bulls. This is a HUGE aspect that can pay dividends come free agency time.

All in all, I have come to terms that being in the fourth (from bottom) spot is, by all means, a great place to be in for the draft. Hell, it is only 1.5% less of a chance to snag the coveted top spot for Zion.

I have said it before and I will say it again, tanking is one thing. But it is another to have something rolling for the organization so that whoever gets drafted or signed, can come into a place that is established. The last thing we want is to become the Knicks or the Kings.

Oh, did I mention Zion? Well, here is a highlight video from his ACC tournament performances in case you missed them. He is going to look so hot in a Bulls uniform.