2015 Offseason Thread

[Cyrus09]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

But no one thought Wittman would be gone after that postseason, I guess he would fit that tweet.

[King_B_Mack]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

So it's official. Bulls have fired Thibs. This franchise is a joke. Pax and Gar are on the clock as far as I'm concerned. Hoiberg better be a ****ing homerun.

http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/tomthibodeau528

Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman announced today that Tom Thibodeau will not be retained as the team’s head coach.

Chicago Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said, “The Chicago Bulls have a history of achieving great success on and off the court. These accomplishments have been possible because of an organizational culture where input from all parts of the organization has been welcomed and valued, there has been a willingness to participate in a free flow of information, and there have been clear and consistent goals. While the head of each department of the organization must be free to make final decisions regarding his department, there must be free and open interdepartmental discussion and consideration of everyone's ideas and opinions. These internal discussions must not be considered an invasion of turf, and must remain private. Teams that consistently perform at the highest levels are able to come together and be unified across the organization-staff, players, coaches, management and ownership. When everyone is on the same page, trust develops and teams can grow and succeed together. Unfortunately, there has been a departure from this culture. To ensure that the Chicago Bulls can continue to grow and succeed, we have decided that a change in the head coaching position is required. Days like today are difficult, but necessary for us to achieve our goals and fulfill our commitments to our fans. I appreciate the contributions that Tom Thibodeau made to the Bulls organization. I have always respected his love of the game and wish him well in the future.”

Following 21 years in the NBA as an assistant coach (he was an advance scout in 1991-92), Chicago named Thibodeau the team’s head coach on June 23, 2010. During his five seasons at the helm of the Bulls, Thibodeau’s teams compiled an overall record of 255-139 (.647). The Bulls advanced to the playoffs five times during Thibodeau’s tenure, where he posted a postseason record of 23-28 (.451).

"When Tom was hired in 2010, he was right for our team and system at that time, and over the last five years we have had some success with Tom as our head coach,” said Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman. “But as we looked ahead and evaluated how we as a team and an organization could continue to grow and improve, we believed a change in approach was needed."

[ThreeKing]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

Welp, there you go, Vni.

The door is open for you guys to swoop him up now. Just gotta let Scott go.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

Next dude has a high bar set for them now.

And with playing in the East and still having a talented roster, no reason for the dropoff to be anything significant unless they get hit with the injury bug again.

[cima]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

Solid regular season %. That playoff record though...

[ProfessaPackMan]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

What about it?

[cima]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

What about it?

It's not good, especially in comparison to his regular season %.

[jeebs9]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

Well they finally did it... He would be a great assistant coach. Not that he can't be a good head coach. But he's done his best work as the behind the scenes guy in my opinion.

[King_B_Mack]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

The fact that they're putting all the blame for this situation on him makes this situation even more of a joke and then they're still sitting around pissed about the Jeff Van Gundy rant? Complete circus.

[ThreeKing]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

It's not good, especially in comparison to his regular season %.

You know he didn't have Rose for most of those games, right??

[cima]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

You know he missed Rose for most of those games, right??

Hey I'm not saying I agree or disagree with the firing. I can see why he was fired...5 seasons and a pedestrian playoff record, he overplays his starters, not the best offensive coach...but he is a defensive mastermind and is definitely a solid coach. He'll land somewhere.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

It's not good, especially in comparison to his regular season %.

Oh ok.

Thought you were trying to use it as a reason to justify them letting him go.

[JODYE]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

Now fire Paxson too.

[King_B_Mack]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

Now fire Paxson too.

He'll get his after he and Hoiberg inevitably fist fight in the Advocate Center bathroom.

[cima]

Re: 2015 Offseason Thread

I hear Scott Brooks is available