Generated Title: Are the 2025 Chicago Bulls the Real Deal, or Just Another Flash in the Pan?
Okay, let's be real. The Chicago Bulls are 5-0 for the first time since the Jordan era? I'll believe it when I see it sustained past, like, December. We've been burned before. Remember the "Baby Bulls?" The Rose era? All hype, no substance.
"They’ve relentlessly executed a system predicated on running, cutting, connectivity and a commitment to forcing their style upon opponents."
Translation: They're running around a lot and hoping for the best. Don't get me wrong, I see the appeal. Josh Giddey's apparently channeling his inner MJ, racking up triple-doubles like it's 1989. Good for him. But triple-doubles don't guarantee championships.
Giddey Up or Giddy Gone?
Giddey says he's got "confidence" now that the contract stuff is "out the way." Well, duh. Isn't that how it always works? You get paid, you play better? Groundbreaking stuff there, folks.
And this whole "death by depth" thing? Six guys in double figures? Sounds great on paper. But what happens when the playoffs roll around and the rotations tighten? Is that bench going to keep producing when the pressure's on? I doubt it.
Plus, let's not forget their schedule so far. Who have they even played? A bunch of also-rans and teams still trying to figure things out. The real tests are coming.
Speaking of tests, I saw a commercial the other day for some new-fangled mattress that supposedly adjusts to your body temperature. What a load of crap. Give me a break. It's a mattress! It's supposed to be comfortable, not solve the energy crisis. Anyway, where was I? Oh yeah, the Bulls.
The Red Murdock Factor
It ain't just the Bulls doing good things either. Check out this Red Murdock guy from Buffalo. Kid just set the FBS record for forced fumbles. 17! That's insane. I mean, what is it with Buffalo and linebackers named Khalil? Is there something in the water up there?
Murdock's also leading the FBS in tackles. Dude is a tackling machine. But will it translate to the NFL? That's the million-dollar question, ain't it? So many college stars flame out in the pros.
Back to the Bulls. I saw they came back from a 24-point deficit against Philly recently. Okay, that's impressive, I'll give them that. But should they have been down 24 in the first place? I mean, come on. A good team doesn't let that happen. Josh Giddey joins Michael Jordan in rare club after helping Chicago Bulls erase 24-point deficit
So, What's the Catch?
The Improbabulls? Seriously? That's the best they could come up with? Sounds like a bad superhero movie.
"This team’s gotta withstand a lot of punches,” Huerter said, “and so far it’s worked.”
Yeah, "so far." It's November. Let's see what they're saying in March when the injuries pile up and the fatigue sets in. Then we'll see how tough they really are.
Then again, maybe I'm just being a cynical jerk. Maybe this Bulls team is different. Maybe they really have found something special. But forgive me if I don't start planning the parade route just yet. I've been hurt before.
Fool Me Once, Shame On You...
Look, I'm not saying the Bulls are definitely going to collapse. I'm just saying don't get your hopes up. It's the Chicago Bulls we're talking about, not the '96 Bulls. Let's wait and see if they're still playing this well offcourse when it actually matters.
