It’s been a while, amigos.  We’re talking correspondence levels of Jim Anchower proportions.   Did I miss anything?  Besides an epic collapse in Cubbie land and the inevitable playoff ouster of the Sox, is it really that tough being a Chicago sports fan? 

Well, put down the torches and pitchforks fellow natives because another glorious season of Bulls basketball is upon us!  Compared to the 162 baseball games played this year by  the Cubs and Sox, respectively,  it will only take the Bulls 82 games before ripping your heart out and handing it to you.

When we last left our lovable Bulls, they were staring at the 153^rd rebuilding strategy since the departure of his Airness.  This summer, we welcomed new head coach Vinnie Del Negro and number one draft pick (no pressure) Derrick Rose to the fold.   

Annually, the Bulls roster provides a vast assortment of young, talented players, a logjam in the backcourt, and the lack of a true All-Star.  This year is no exception.

The Bulls are already two games into the pre-season and winless.  Not that wins and losses matter at this point, but the Vinnie Del Negro era could use a few feel-good victories to build some team confidence before the games start to count. 

However, it’s already clear that Derrick Rose is going to be pretty good.   Once he settles into the point guard position, his turnovers should decrease.  And from there, the success of this Bulls team hinges on its players’ desire to play defense and not settle for jump shots on every possession.  Just like last year…