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The Chicago Bulls, a professional basketball franchise, joined the National Basketball Association in 1966. Their 33 victories that season remain the most ever by an expansion team. Johnny "Red" Kerr, now the longtime team broadcaster, earned NBA Coach of the Year Honors that first season. The Bulls rose to international prominence during the 1990s when, led by Michael Jordan, they won six NBA titles in eight seasons. Those teams were abundant in colorful personalities such as coach Phil Jackson, Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen. Bulls games became a destination for basketball fans and celebrities alike. Home games included a tradition, now copied by every team in the league, of dimming the...
The Chicago Bulls, a professional basketball franchise, joined the National Basketball Association in 1966. Their 33 victories that season remain the most ever by an expansion team. Johnny "Red" Kerr, now the longtime team broadcaster, earned NBA Coach of the Year Honors that first season. The Bulls rose to international prominence during the 1990s when, led by Michael Jordan, they won six NBA titles in eight seasons. Those teams were abundant in colorful personalities such as coach Phil Jackson, Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen. Bulls games became a destination for basketball fans and celebrities alike. Home games included a tradition, now copied by every team in the league, of dimming the lights and introducing the players to music. After the sixth NBA title in 1998, the team was dismantled. Rightly or wrongly, team Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and then-general manager Jerry Krause received the brunt of blame for alienating Jordan, who had said he wouldn't play for any other coach but Jackson. Jordan retired. Jackson went on to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. Scottie Pippen got traded to the Houston Rockets. The Bulls began a long period of mediocrity under coach Tim Floyd. A recent resurgence, led by former player and current general manager John Paxson, has the Bulls viable again.
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Local gets All-American nomination
Bits and pieces from the local sports scene. Bell-Jeff's Napier nominated for McDonald's All-American: Rishonda Napier has been an integral part of the success of the Bellarmine-Jefferson High's girls' basketball program the last four years. During...Tags: Students, Magic Johnson, Alabama Crimson Tide, United Center, Tennessee Volunteers
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Even with the Heat on, this one could be special
The Miami Heat are going to win the NBA's Eastern Conference title. So, in a sense, the Game 7 being played at TD Garden tonight between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics may be one of the most anti-climatic, series-deciding games in either...Tags: Avery Bradley, Joakim Noah, Google Inc., TD Garden, Doug Collins
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Wade, with a little help from LeBron, powers Heat to East finals
South Florida Sun SentinelDwyane Wade wanted three days off, and the opportunity to watch the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers sweat out Saturday's Game 7 of these Eastern Conference semifinals from the comfort of his couch. So he set the tone with 26 first-half points. And...Tags: Frank Vogel, Chris Bosh, Indiana Pacers, Dwyane Wade, Tim Hardaway
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Dwyane Wade leads Heat in elimination of Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — Dwyane Wade wanted three days off, and the opportunity to watch the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers sweat out Saturday's Game 7 of these Eastern Conference semifinals from the comfort of his couch. So he set the tone with 26...Tags: Larry Bird, David West, Boston Celtics, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sports
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ASK IRA: Will Pacers series make Heat stronger?
SunSentinel.comAsk Ira! SunSentinel Heat Writer Ira Winderman answers YOUR questions about the team! You can read his latest comments below. To submit your question, e-mail here. Please include your name, city and state with each question. --------------------...Tags: Willis Reed, Festive Events, New Orleans Saints, Football, Kenneth Faried
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For Brian Shaw, Heat-Pacers brings flood of emotions
South Florida Sun-SentinelMIAMI — There is the emotion of Udonis Haslem, Tyler Hansbrough, LeBron James and Danny Granger in this Miami Heat-Indiana Pacers playoff series. Theirs are the visceral reactions to a contentious NBA playoff series that could end as soon as...Tags: Mark Jackson, Phil Jackson, Boston Celtics, Sports, Bankers Life Fieldhouse
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Bulls shut out in All-NBA voting
Despite their league-best regular-season record, the Chicago Bulls landed no players on the three All-NBA teams released Thursday. Although he missed 27 games, Bulls guard Derrick Rose received the third-most points of those who didn't qualify with 44...
Tags: Tony Parker, Kobe Bryant, Joakim Noah, Russell Westbrook, Dwyane Wade
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Celtics, Sixers prepare for another seventh game
BOSTON (AP) — Julius Erving strolled through the 76ers locker room as Philadelphia celebrated beating the Celtics to set up another Game 7 in Boston. "It brings back all the memories," the Hall of Famer said after the Sixers forced the first...
Tags: Bill Russell, TD Garden, Doug Collins, Boston Celtics, Kevin McHale
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Maldición de los Marlins atormenta a Pujols
A finales del año pasado, tres meses antes del inicio de la temporada 2012 del béisbol de Grandes Ligas, pronostiqué miserias para Albert Pujols y sus Angelinos de Los Angeles.
Hasta ahora no me he equivocado, y me sorprende lo "sorprendido" que...Tags: Kobe Bryant, Thomas Robinson, Enbrel (drug), Computer Networking and Internet, Cristiano Ronaldo
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Turkey president shops at Brooks Brothers and other NATO sightings
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had dinner at upscale Mexican restaurant Mercadito Monday while in Chicago for NATO. And as you would expect, he had plenty of company. Besides the Prince's table of seven, the large...
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Highlights from the past --May 24
1987 -- Kent Hrbek and Gary Gaetti hit home runs and Tom Brunansky scored three times as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-5. 1992 -- Michael Jordan scored 36 points and Scottie Pippen added 23 points as the Chicago Bulls took a 2-1 lead...Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, Scottie Pippen, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Sam Snead
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Bulls' Deng earns defensive honor; Boozer gets vote
Tribune reporterOne of the league's stingiest defenses has drawn postseason recognition again. Bulls forward Luol Deng landed on the NBA's All-Defensive second team Wednesday, following Joakim Noah's inclusion on the same team after last season. The Bulls haven't had an...Tags: Scottie Pippen, Oklahoma City Thunder, Joakim Noah, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett
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