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Rockets Legend Could Have Joined Bulls If Michael Jordan Didn’t Threaten the Team Only for his Friend Scottie Pippen

Details on how Chicago Bulls' legend Michael Jordan prevented his team from trading co-star Scottie Pippen for Tracy McGrady in 1997.
Michael Jordan #23 and Scottie Pippen #33 of the Chicago Bulls

$1 Million for 3 GOATS? Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James at the Center of Major Deal

Basketball card signed by Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James up for auction. Starting bid value set at 6 figures.

Michael Jordan’s Close Friend Goes Against Him in Shocking Defense of “Chicago’s Biggest Villain”

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen's teammate surprisingly defends the apparent antagonist of the feud between Jordan and Pippen.

Knicks’ Legend Expresses His Sympathy for LeBron James by Comparing Him to Michael Jordan’s Early Years With the Chicago Bulls

Charles Oakley sympathizes for LeBron James' losses with the Lakers despite performing well and compares him to Jordan's early NBA years.
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Michael Jordan Believed He Was Very Similar to NFL Legend Jerry Rice: “Jerry’s a Great Friend and I Think Our Careers Parallel a Lot”

Michael Jordan was a fierce competitor. But practiced just as hard. So did Jerry Rice. Was there another common thread between the legends?
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Isiah Thomas Claims Michael Jordan Traded His Good Friend Because He Needed More “Protection” From The Bad Boys Pistons

Isiah Thomas talks about Chicago Bulls' trade to protect Michael Jordan in games and the reputation of "The Bad Boys Pistons" of Detroit.

Isiah Thomas Explains How Michael Jordan’s Bulls Stole Dennis Rodman After He Learnt Everything With Pistons

Isiah Thomas bashes Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls for calling them bad and acquiring their players. Details inside.

Isiah Thomas Claims His Life Story Was Stolen to Make Michael Jordan Look Like a Hero in Last Dance: “Jordan Didn’t Go Through Magic, Kareem and Bird”

Isiah Thomas takes the chance to express his emotions about a narrative of Michael Jordan's life story on the "Point Forward" podcast.
NBAPA All-Star Youth Summit: Real Talk

Isiah Thomas, Who Hated the Love Michael Jordan Got From IT’s Hometown, Tags Dwyane Wade as the “Most Accomplished Star to Come Out of Chicago”

Isiah Thomas in a recent podcast was all praises for Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and talked about how he made his mark in basketball.
SiriusXM’s “Town Hall” With Clyde Drexler, Isiah Thomas, Dominique Wilkins And Stephen A. Smith

Michael Jordan Was Heckled for His Gambling in a Live Game and All He Could Do Was Sit and Watch

Details on the heckling that Michael Jordan faced during the 1993 NBA finals between his Chicago Bulls and Charles Barkley's Phoenix Suns.
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Resurfaced Video Shows Michael Jordan And The Bulls Getting Torched By Shaquille O’Neal’s College Senior Who Played For The Nuggets

In an old video shared online, Shaquille O'Neal's senior and Denver Nuggets star is seen dominating Michael Jordan on the court.
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Despite Heavy Lakers Links, DeMar DeRozan Reveals He Almost Joined Kawhi Leonard and Paul George at Clippers

Chicago Bulls Star DeMar DeRozan says he was very close to joining the Los Angeles Clippers and he was also in conversation with Paul George.
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About Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Chicago Bulls basketball team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf and plays in the Eastern Conference of the NBA. They were founded in 1966 and their base is at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls share this stadium with the NHL side, Chicago Blackhawks.

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The franchise attained superstardom in the 90s, where they won six NBA titles. There were two three-peats when Michael Jordan was part of the team in this decade. 

The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons had a memorable rivalry in the late 80s and early 90s. The teams faced each other in three consecutive conference finals between 1989-1991. On each occasion, the winner of this clash claimed the NBA title. 

In 1992, the Chicago Bulls set a franchise record of 67 wins. Three years later, in Michael Jordan's first full season after the short-lived baseball career, the Chicago Bulls became the first team to record 70 regular-season wins. That year, they also became the first team to have 3 players on the NBA All-Defensive First Team. 

Read More: Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories

After Jordan's second retirement, the Chicago Bulls struggled and did not feature in the playoffs until 2005. After another lean year, they made the playoffs on 8 consecutive occasions from 2007 to 2015. 

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Two players have won the NBA MVP Award in Chicago Bulls colors. They are Michael Jordan (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) and Derrick Rose (2011) who, at 22, was the youngest recipient of the award. Currently, the side is experiencing its best outing in many years, sitting inside the top-2 of the Eastern Conference.

Read More: The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan

 Achievements and History

Founded1966
ConferenceEastern
Division Central
PresidentMichael Reinsdorf
General Manager Marc Eversley 
Head Coach Billy Donovan
Arena United Center
Championships (6)(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
Conference Titles (6)(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
Division Titles (9)(1975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012)
Websitewww.nba.com/bulls

Chicago Bulls 2022 Roster

11DeMar DeRozanPF6-6220August 7, 1989
7Troy Brown Jr.SF6-6215July 28, 1999
2Lonzo BallPG6-6190October 27, 1997
6Alex CarusoSG6-4186February 28, 1994
12Ayo DosunmuSG6-5200January 17, 2000
13Tony BradleyC6-10248January 8, 1998
5Derrick Jones Jr.PF6-5210February 15, 1997
8Zach LaVineSG6-5200March 10, 1995
24Javonte GreenSF6-4205July 23, 1993
28Alfonzo McKinnieSF6-7215September 17, 1992
25Tyler CookPF6-8255September 23, 1997
19Marko SimonovicC6-11216October 15, 1999
14Malcolm HillSF6-622October 26, 1995
44Patrick WilliamsPF6-7215August 26, 2001
0Coby WhitePG6-5195February 16, 2000
9Nikola VucevicC6-10260October 24, 1990
21Matt ThomasSG6-4190August 4, 1994