query: when is the last time the chicago bulls won a championship?

title: 1998–99 Chicago Bulls season

text: an all-time NBA record low for points in the shot clock era in an 49–82 loss at the United Center to the Miami Heat. Following the season, Barry was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics, Ron Harper signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Bill Wennington was released. 1998–99 Chicago Bulls season The 1998–99 Chicago Bulls season was the franchise’s 33rd season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as the three-time defending NBA champions, having defeated the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals in six games, winning their sixth NBA championship, and

title: 1998–99 Chicago Bulls season

text: 1998–99 Chicago Bulls season The 1998–99 Chicago Bulls season was the franchise’s 33rd season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as the three-time defending NBA champions, having defeated the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals in six games, winning their sixth NBA championship, and completing a second three-peat in the 1990s. However, with Phil Jackson’s contract expiring, and the departures of Scottie Pippen (who stated his desire to be traded during the season, and was later traded to the Houston Rockets) and Dennis Rodman (who would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free

title: 1991–92 Chicago Bulls season

text: Conference First Round (Chicago won 3–2) (E1) Chicago Bulls vs. (W1) Portland Trail Blazers: "Bulls win series 4–2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1977 Western Conference First Round (Portland won 2–1) The Chicago Blackhawks were in the Stanley Cup Finals at the same time the Bulls won the NBA championship, but got swept by the defending champions, Pittsburgh Penguins (It would not be until when the Blackhawks won their first Stanley Cup since , when they beat the Philadelphia Flyers, in-state rivals of the Penguins, winning in Philadelphia). This was the only year that both the Bulls and the Blackhawks reached their

title: Chicago Bulls Championship riots

text: on his forehead. Prior to the Bulls winning the 1997 NBA Finals, Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley ordered 6,000 police officers and 200 to 300 National Guardsmen on the streets in preparation for possible violence if the Bulls won. When the Bulls did defeat the Utah Jazz on June 13, 1997 several stores were looted and three people died, including a 32-year-old man who was killed by stray gunfire after another man fired shots at teenagers who had thrown rocks at his truck. No violence occurred after the Bulls defeated the Jazz again in the 1998 Finals Chicago Bulls Championship

title: 1992–93 Chicago Bulls season

text: consecutive NBA championship, defeating regular season MVP Charles Barkley and the Phoenix Suns in six games in the 1993 NBA Finals. This was the last title the Bulls won while playing at Chicago Stadium. Chicago's offseason was also marked by Jordan's sudden retirement. (2) Chicago Bulls vs. (7) Atlanta Hawks: "Bulls win series 3-0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1970 Western Division Semifinals (Atlanta won 4-1) (2) Chicago Bulls vs. (3) Cleveland Cavaliers: "Bulls win series 4-0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1992 Eastern Conference Finals (Chicago won 4-2) (1) New York Knicks vs. (2) Chicago Bulls: "Bulls win series 4-2 (after trailing 2-0

title: Chicago Bulls Championship riots

text: Chicago Bulls Championship riots Mass rioting and looting occurred in Chicago, Illinois in the immediate aftermath of the Chicago Bulls winning six NBA Championships in the 1990s. During the 1990s, the Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, won six NBA Championships in two three-peats from 1991–93 and 1996-98. On June 12, 1991 the Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers four games to one in the 1991 NBA Finals. After the victory, scattered incidents of looting and shootings occurred throughout Chicago, with two teenagers being injured by stray bullets at a victory rally. 115 people were arrested. The most serious and

title: 1993–94 Chicago Bulls season

text: Eastern Conference Semifinals (Chicago won 4-0) (2) New York Knicks vs. (3) Chicago Bulls: "Knicks win series 4-3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1993 Eastern Conference Finals (Chicago won 4-2) 1993–94 Chicago Bulls season The 1993–94 NBA season was the Bulls' 28th season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as the three time defending NBA champions, having defeated the Phoenix Suns in the 1993 NBA Finals in six games, winning their third NBA championship, their first of second threepeats in the 1990s. In the offseason, the Bulls signed free agents Steve Kerr, Bill Wennington and Pete Myers. Without

title: 1991–92 Chicago Bulls season

text: Cleveland Cavaliers in six games, making their second trip to the Finals. In the 1992 NBA Finals, they would go on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers four games to two to win their second consecutive championship, and second of three straight. (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) Miami Heat: "Bulls win series 3–0" Last Playoff Meeting: Not available (first playoff series) (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (4) New York Knicks: "Bulls win series 4–3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1991 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago won 3–0) (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (3) Cleveland Cavaliers: "Bulls win series 4–2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1989 Eastern

title: 1990–91 Chicago Bulls season

text: well as marking the beginning of the legendary Bulls Dynasty, which would net the team another five more championships throughout the 1990s. (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) New York Knicks: "Bulls win series 3-0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1989 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Chicago won 4-2) (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (5) Philadelphia 76ers: "Bulls win series 4-1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1990 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Chicago won 4-1) (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (3) Detroit Pistons: "Bulls win series 4-0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1990 Eastern Conference Finals (Detroit won 4-3) "Sunday, June 2, at the Chicago Stadium" "Wednesday, June 5, at the Chicago Stadium"

title: 1988–89 Chicago Bulls season

text: 3-2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1988 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago won 3-2) (2) New York Knicks vs. (6) Chicago Bulls: "Bulls win series 4-2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1981 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago won 2-0) (1) Detroit Pistons vs. (6) Chicago Bulls: "Pistons win series 4-2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Detroit won 4-1) 1988–89 Chicago Bulls season The 1988–89 NBA season was the Bulls' 23rd season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls finished fifth in the Central Division with a 47–35 record. Michael Jordan led the league in scoring with 32.5 points per game, and was

title: Chicago Bulls Championship riots

text: and shot to death at an intersection where several other motorists were assaulted. The murders of Lowery and Slaughter were never solved. 38 stores were looted or broken into and 650 people were arrested after the Bulls defeated the Seattle SuperSonics to win the 1996 NBA championship on June 16, 1996. The city of Chicago had spent over $3 million in preparation for violence if the Bulls won. Despite the preparations, a teenager was stomped to death for wearing a Los Angeles Lakers jacket. He had been attacked so severely that the Swoosh logo from a Nike shoe was imprinted

title: 1989–90 Chicago Bulls season

text: 3-1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1985 Eastern Conference First Round (Milwaukee won 3-1) (2) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (3) Chicago Bulls: "Bulls win series 4-1" Last Playoff Meeting: Not available (first playoff meeting) (1) Detroit Pistons vs. (3) Chicago Bulls: "Pistons win series 4-3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1989 Eastern Conference Finals (Detroit won 4-2) 1989–90 Chicago Bulls season The 1989–90 NBA season was the Bulls' 24th season in the National Basketball Association. Despite their solid playoff run last year, the Bulls fired head coach Doug Collins and replaced him with Phil Jackson. Under Jackson, the Bulls finished the regular season with a

title: 1992–93 Chicago Bulls season

text: to Knicks)" Last Playoff Meeting: 1992 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Chicago won 4-3) The 1993 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 1992–93 NBA season, featuring the Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, and the Phoenix Suns, winners of 62 games and led by regular season MVP Charles Barkley. The Bulls became the first team since the legendary Boston Celtics of the 1960s to win three consecutive championship titles, clinching the "three-peat" with John Paxson's game-winning 3-pointer that gave them a 99–98 victory in Game 6. This series was also notable in that the road team won each game, with

title: 1996–97 Chicago Bulls season

text: NBA Finals, where they defeated the Utah Jazz in six games for their fifth title in seven years. Following the season, Parish retired, and Williams signed as a free agent with the Detroit Pistons. (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) Washington Bullets Last Playoff Meeting: Not available (first playoff series) (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (4) Atlanta Hawks Last Playoff Meeting: 1993 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago won 3-0) (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (2) Miami Heat Last Playoff Meeting: 1996 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago won 3-0) The Finals were played using a 2-3-2 site format, where the first two and last

title: 2006–07 Chicago Bulls season

text: 5, scoring triple digits in each game, but then suffered a 95-85 defeat on their home court in game 6 to end their season. (1) Detroit Pistons vs. (5) Chicago Bulls Last Playoff Meeting: 1991 Eastern Conference Finals (Chicago won 4-0) 2006–07 Chicago Bulls season The 2006-07 Chicago Bulls finished with a record of 49-33 in the regular season and reached the second round of the NBA playoffs, making it, at the time, their most successful season since the retirement of Michael Jordan, but nevertheless leaving some doubt amongst fans as to whether the team could compete for an NBA

title: 2005–06 Chicago Bulls season

text: somewhat positive note. A year later, the Bulls would defeat the Heat in a sweep in the first round. (2) Miami Heat vs. (7) Chicago Bulls Miami won 2–1 in the regular-season series: Last Playoffs meeting: 1997 Eastern Conference Finals (Chicago won 4–1) 2005–06 Chicago Bulls season The 2005–06 Chicago Bulls season was one of mixed results. While the Bulls reached the playoffs for a second straight season, they posted a record of just 41-41 in the regular season, 6 wins fewer than they had recorded in the previous year even though the roster was mostly the same. In the

title: Chicago Bulls

text: championship teams.) More recently with Derrick Rose's arrival, the guards have been reversed in order, making the Chicago-bred point guard the last player introduced. Although internal disputes eventually led to the dismissal of Clay, the Bulls in 2006 announced the return of Tommy Edwards as the announcer. As part of Edwards' return, the introductions changed as a new introduction was developed by Lily and Lana Wachowski, Ethan Stoller and Jamie Poindexter, all from Chicago. The introduction also included a newly composed remix of the traditional Sirius theme. The Bulls have an unofficial tradition of wearing black shoes (regardless of being

title: 1987–88 Chicago Bulls season

text: in total rebounds for the second consecutive year, with 1,066. Jordan led the league in scoring (35.0 ppg) and steals (3.16 per game). He won almost every major award, including Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, All-NBA First Team Honors and NBA All-Defensive First Team Honors. However, the finals and most important prizes eluded him until the 1990-1991 season. (3) Chicago Bulls vs. (6) Cleveland Cavaliers: "Bulls win series 3-2" Last Playoff Meeting: Not available (first playoff series) (2) Detroit Pistons vs. (3) Chicago Bulls: "Pistons win series 4-1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1974 Western Conference Semifinals (Chicago won

title: Chicago Bulls

text: Tyson Chandler, the last remaining player of the Krause era, to the (then) New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets for veteran power forward P.J. Brown and J. R. Smith and salary cap space that was used to sign former Chicago co-captain Adrian Griffin. In 2006–07, the Bulls overcame a 3–9 season start to finish 49–33, the third-best record in the Eastern Conference. In the first round, the Bulls again faced Miami, the defending NBA champions. The Bulls narrowly won Game 1 at home, then followed it with a blowout victory in Game 2. In Miami, the Bulls rallied from a 12-point second-half

title: 2004–05 Chicago Bulls season

text: front-court. (4) Chicago Bulls vs. (5) Washington Wizards Washington won 2–1 in the regular-season series: Last Playoffs meeting: 1997 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago won 3–0) Ben Gordon lost out to Emeka Okafor for Rookie of the Year honors, but did win Sixth Man of the Year honors, averaging 15.1 points per game despite making only three starts. 2004–05 Chicago Bulls season The 2004–05 NBA season was the Bulls' 39th season in the National Basketball Association. After the retirement of Scottie Pippen, the Bulls stumbled out of the gate as they lost their first nine games on their way to

title: 1986–87 Chicago Bulls season

text: scoring at 37.1 points per game, his career high for a season. He set Bulls single-season records for points (3,041), field goals (1,098), free throws (833), and steals (236). His output was rewarded with the first in a series of All-NBA First Team selections. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Chicago Bulls: "Celtics win series 3-0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1986 Eastern Conference First Round (Boston won 3-0) 1986–87 Chicago Bulls season The 1986–87 Chicago Bulls season was the 21st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Note: This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first

title: 1984–85 Chicago Bulls season

text: playoffs, for which he was rewarded with a berth on the All-NBA second team and NBA Rookie of the Year Award. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (7) Chicago Bulls: "Bucks win series 3-1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1974 Western Conference Finals (Milwaukee won 4-0) 1984–85 Chicago Bulls season In the summer of 1984, the team's fortunes changed when it received the third pick of the NBA draft, after Houston and Portland. The Rockets selected Hakeem Olajuwon, the Blazers selected Sam Bowie, and the Bulls picked shooting guard Michael Jordan out of the University of North Carolina. The team, with new management in

title: Chicago Bulls

text: Ed Badger. Klein sold the Bulls to the Wirtz Family, longtime owners of the Chicago Blackhawks. Indifferent to NBA basketball, the new ownership group infamously implemented a shoestring budget, putting little time and investment into improving the team. Artis Gilmore, acquired in the ABA dispersal draft in 1976, led a Bulls squad which included guard Reggie Theus, forward David Greenwood and forward Orlando Woolridge. In 1979, the Bulls lost a coin flip for the right to select first in the NBA draft (Rod Thorn, the Bulls' General Manager, called "heads"). Had the Bulls won the toss, they would have selected

title: Chicago Bulls

text: The Cavs answered back in Game 2 in the same fashion, never trailing the entire game. In a pivotal Game 3 in Chicago, the Bulls and Cavs battled closely all the way through, but the Bulls prevailed on a last-second buzzer beating 3-pointer by Derrick Rose. In Game 4, the Cavs would answer once again, with LeBron James hitting the buzzer-beating shot to win the game. The Bulls lack of consistency and poor offensive showing doomed them once again as the Cavs won the next 2 games handily and closed out the series 4–2. After the series, speculation erupted about

title: 1995–96 Chicago Bulls season

text: the United Center, Chicago defeated Seattle in Game 6 to win the NBA championship four games to two. Rate statistic requirements 1995–96 Chicago Bulls season The 1995–96 NBA season was the Bulls' 30th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bulls acquired rebound-specialist Dennis Rodman from the San Antonio Spurs, and signed free agent Randy Brown. Midway through the season, the team signed John Salley, who was released by the expansion Toronto Raptors. Salley won championships with the Detroit Pistons along with Rodman in 1989 and 1990. This season saw the Bulls set the record for most

title: Chicago Bulls

text: until the 2015–16 Warriors. Many experts and analysts consider the 1996 Bulls to be one of the greatest teams in NBA history. Michael Jordan and Derrick Rose have both won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award while playing for the Bulls, for a total of six MVP awards. The Bulls share rivalries with the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, and the Miami Heat. The Bulls' rivalry with the Pistons was highlighted heavily during the late 1980s and early 1990s. On January 16, 1966 Chicago was granted an NBA franchise to be called the Bulls. The Chicago Bulls became the third

title: Chicago Bulls

text: the full seven games. Their first playoff confrontation, however, came in 1989 when both teams were called "teams on the rise" under Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing, respectively (rivalry that started their freshman year in the 1982 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship Game with Jordan hitting the deciding jumper of the final). That first confrontation would belong to Chicago with six games of the Eastern Semifinals. The Bulls won in the first three years (1991–93) before losing in 1994 but got revenge in 1996. As with Detroit, the historic rivalry between the cities has led to animosity between the

title: 2010–11 Chicago Bulls season

text: 2010–11 Chicago Bulls season The 2010–11 Chicago Bulls season was the 45th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bulls won their 8th division title this season and finished with the best record in the NBA but fell short to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. It is the first time since 1975 that the Bulls failed to follow up a division title with an NBA title (that year, the Bulls were in the Midwest Division). In the playoffs, the Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers in five games in the First Round, defeated the

title: 2009–10 Chicago Bulls season

text: over the Toronto Raptors near the final day of the regular season. This marked the fifth time in six years Chicago has made the playoffs. With the lowest seed they faced the number one ranked Cleveland Cavaliers. Poised to win a championship LeBron James and the Cavs defeated the Bulls 4 games to 1 with the over-matched Bulls making a valiant effort in game 5, losing 96-94. First team to win five consecutive games over opponents over .500 on the road 2009–10 Chicago Bulls season The 2009–10 Chicago Bulls season was the 44th season of the franchise in the National

title: 1995–96 Chicago Bulls season

text: 1995–96 Chicago Bulls season The 1995–96 NBA season was the Bulls' 30th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bulls acquired rebound-specialist Dennis Rodman from the San Antonio Spurs, and signed free agent Randy Brown. Midway through the season, the team signed John Salley, who was released by the expansion Toronto Raptors. Salley won championships with the Detroit Pistons along with Rodman in 1989 and 1990. This season saw the Bulls set the record for most wins in an NBA regular season in which they won the championship, finishing with 72 wins and 10 losses. The regular

title: 1985–86 Chicago Bulls season

text: one of the greatest in NBA history, Jordan set the still-unbroken record for points in a playoff game with 63 in game 2. The Celtics, however, managed to sweep the series. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Chicago Bulls: "Celtics win series 3–0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1981 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Boston won 4–0) 1985–86 Chicago Bulls season The Chicago Bulls qualified for the NBA Playoffs. The 1985 NBA Draft took place on June 18, 1985. It was also the first NBA Draft of the "Lottery" era. The lottery was put into place so teams did not have to intentionally lose games

title: 1997–98 Chicago Bulls season

text: With the series shifting back to Utah with a far more generous 3-2 Bulls advantage, the promise of another Chicago championship was not so certain. The Chicago Bulls had never let a Finals series go to a Game 7. As they arrived at the Delta Center for Game 6, things didn't look good for the Bulls. Scottie Pippen's back gave out when he dunked the opening basket of the game and he was slowed down and held to just 8 points. The Jazz suffered a bad break when the referees incorrectly nullified a Howard Eisley three-pointer that, replays showed, was

title: Chicago Bulls

text: Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Central Division. The team was founded on January 16, 1966. The team plays its home games at the United Center, an arena shared with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Bulls saw their greatest success during the 1990s when they were responsible for popularizing the NBA worldwide. They are known for having one of the NBA's greatest dynasties, winning six NBA championships between 1991

title: 1996–97 Chicago Bulls season

text: was named the NBA Finals MVP. 1996–97 Chicago Bulls season The 1996–97 NBA season was the Bulls' 31st season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as defending NBA champions, having defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals in six games, winning their fourth NBA championship. During the offseason, the Bulls signed free agent Robert Parish, who won championships with the Boston Celtics in the 1980s. The Bulls, on the backs of recording another first-place finish in their division and conference, repeated as NBA champions. The Bulls were led by Michael Jordan, perennial All-Star small

title: 1996–97 Chicago Bulls season

text: 1996–97 Chicago Bulls season The 1996–97 NBA season was the Bulls' 31st season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as defending NBA champions, having defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals in six games, winning their fourth NBA championship. During the offseason, the Bulls signed free agent Robert Parish, who won championships with the Boston Celtics in the 1980s. The Bulls, on the backs of recording another first-place finish in their division and conference, repeated as NBA champions. The Bulls were led by Michael Jordan, perennial All-Star small forward Scottie Pippen, and rebound ace

title: 2004–05 Chicago Bulls season

text: 2004–05 Chicago Bulls season The 2004–05 NBA season was the Bulls' 39th season in the National Basketball Association. After the retirement of Scottie Pippen, the Bulls stumbled out of the gate as they lost their first nine games on their way to an awful 3–14 start. However, they would win 13 of their 16 games in January including a 7-game winning streak, then win nine straight games between March and April. The Bulls finished second in the Central Division with a record of 47–35, and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 1998, when they last made the

title: 2006–07 Chicago Bulls season

text: the Heat in the series. (4) Miami Heat vs. (5) Chicago Bulls Last Playoff Meeting: 2006 Eastern Conference First Round (Miami won 4-2) In the second round, the #1 seed Detroit Pistons quickly put a damper on the excitement of Bulls' fans by soundly defeating the Bulls in Game 1 of the seven game series, holding the Bulls to 33% shooting and only 69 points. The Bulls would continue to struggle, scoring just 87 and 74 points in games 2 and 3 respectively, and finding themselves in a 3-0 series deficit. The Bulls stayed alive by winning games 4 and

title: 2006–07 Chicago Bulls season

text: 2006–07 Chicago Bulls season The 2006-07 Chicago Bulls finished with a record of 49-33 in the regular season and reached the second round of the NBA playoffs, making it, at the time, their most successful season since the retirement of Michael Jordan, but nevertheless leaving some doubt amongst fans as to whether the team could compete for an NBA championship in the near future. In the playoffs, the Bulls swept the defending NBA champion Miami Heat in four games in the First Round, before losing to the Detroit Pistons in six games in the Semifinals. Whereas previous seasons under General

title: Chicago Bulls

text: championship over John Stockton, Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz. Jordan earned his second straight and ninth career scoring title, while Rodman earned his sixth straight rebounding title. Jordan and Pippen, along with Robert Parish, who was a member of the Bulls at the time, were also honored as members of the 50 greatest players of all-time with the NBA celebrating its 50th season. Parish, whose single season with the Bulls would be his last year in the league, was nominated for his stellar career with the Boston Celtics. The 1997–98 season was one of turmoil for the NBA champion

title: Chicago Bulls Championship riots

text: of people arrested for felony burglary during the riot were black, while only 69% of those arrested for burglary in 1992 in Chicago were black. Additionally, there was a heavy police presence in Chicago's downtown area, where mostly non-black fans celebrated, but not as many arrests. The Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns on June 20, 1993, securing their third consecutive championship. Gunfire and looting began almost instantly after the victory, mostly concentrated along State Street on the city's south side, with gang members randomly firing guns into the air in celebration. 682 people were arrested, dozens of stores were looted

title: 2008–09 Chicago Bulls season

text: Chicago Bulls The Bulls beat the odds and won the NBA Draft Lottery on May 20, 2008. The Bulls vaulted from the ninth spot to win the NBA Draft Lottery in Secaucus, NJ, and obtain the first pick in the June 26 NBA Draft. Chicago had a 1.7 percent chance of winning and were represented by Executive Vice President, Business Operations Steve Schanwald. The Heat had the best odds of securing the top selection and will pick second followed by the Timberwolves and Sonics. 2008–09 Chicago Bulls season The 2008–09 Chicago Bulls season is the 43rd season of the franchise

title: 1997–98 Chicago Bulls season

text: took a timeout, Stockton's 3 hit the rim and bounced away, giving the Bulls their 6th title in 8 years. The famous winning shot has been immortalized in many records, as Jordan completed a perfect sextet: 6 NBA Finals, 6 championships, and 6 NBA Finals MVP trophies. 1997–98 Chicago Bulls season The 1997–98 NBA season was the Bulls' 32nd season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as the two-time defending NBA champions, where they defeated the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA Finals in six games, winning their fifth NBA championship. During the offseason, the Bulls

title: Chicago Bulls

text: 2013, Chicago snapped Miami's 27-game winning streak. The Bulls and Heat met later that year in the 2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Miami won the series 4–1. Since LeBron James's departure from Miami, the Bulls-Heat rivalry has experienced a tough in comparison to the better part of the century as the Bulls chop the Heat's playoff hopes in the 2017 regular season. Another franchise that the Bulls have competed fiercely with is the New York Knicks. The two teams met in the playoffs in four consecutive years (1991–94) and again in 1996, with the teams' series twice (1992 and 1994) going

title: Chicago Bulls

text: up a quick 3–0 in the series. However, inconsistency and not being on the same page yet again plagued the Bulls as the Bucks won the next two games, sending a scare to Chicago. The Bulls bounced back with fury in Game 6 however, beating the Bucks by a playoff record 54 points winning the series 4–2. The next round saw the Bulls facing their arch-rival Cleveland Cavaliers, and their biggest nemesis, LeBron James, who had beaten the Bulls in all three of their previous playoff meetings. The Bulls shocked the Cavs in Game 1 dominating them and never trailing.

title: Chicago Bulls

text: among NBC Sports Chicago, which broadcasts most of the games, WGN-TV, and WCIU-TV. The announcers are Neil Funk and Stacey King. Also worth noting is that WGN-TV does not air all of its Chicago Bulls games nationwide: only a select few, usually Saturday games, were nationally televised on WGN America from 1999–2014. The rest are only available within the Chicago area. Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Central Division. The team was founded on

title: 1993–94 Chicago Bulls season

text: 1993–94 Chicago Bulls season The 1993–94 NBA season was the Bulls' 28th season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as the three time defending NBA champions, having defeated the Phoenix Suns in the 1993 NBA Finals in six games, winning their third NBA championship, their first of second threepeats in the 1990s. In the offseason, the Bulls signed free agents Steve Kerr, Bill Wennington and Pete Myers. Without star guard Michael Jordan, who retired during the offseason, the Bulls were now led by Scottie Pippen. The team continued to play solid basketball winning ten straight games

title: Chicago Bulls

text: deficit to win Game 3 and then posted another comeback win in Game 4. The Bulls' four-game sweep of the defending champions stunned many NBA observers. It was Chicago's first playoff series victory since 1998, Jordan's last season with the team. The Bulls then advanced to face the Detroit Pistons, marking the first time the Central Division rivals had met in the playoffs since 1991. The Pistons won the first three games including a big comeback in Game 3. No NBA team had ever come back from a 0–3 deficit to win the series, but the Bulls avoided a sweep

title: 1997–98 Chicago Bulls season

text: 1997–98 Chicago Bulls season The 1997–98 NBA season was the Bulls' 32nd season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as the two-time defending NBA champions, where they defeated the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA Finals in six games, winning their fifth NBA championship. During the offseason, the Bulls acquired Scott Burrell from the Golden State Warriors. Without All-Star forward Scottie Pippen for the first half of the season due to a back injury sustained from the 1997 NBA Finals, the Bulls played around .500 with a 9–7 record in November. However, Pippen would eventually return

title: 2014–15 Chicago Bulls season

text: number six in their "NBA Watchability Rankings" list. On the next day, a Bleacher Report article gave an 11/2 chance for the Bulls to win the NBA championship. On September 30, ESPN sportswriter Brian Windhorst cited several long-term problems with the Chicago Bulls with age and injury being a big issue. However, he did say that the addition of Gasol and McDermott "[is] the perfect antidote for the Bulls' offensive woes [the previous] season." Cody Westerlund, a sports editor for CBS Chicago.com, said that McDermott's playing time will be determined by his defense. The 13th annual general managers' survey was

title: 1997–98 Chicago Bulls season

text: clearly released just before the 24-second clock expired. In the 4th quarter, the Bulls closed the gap as Michael Jordan tallied many of his 45 overall points. Then things got worse for Chicago when John Stockton hit a clutch 3 with 41.9 seconds left to give Utah an 86-83 lead as the Delta Center crowd roared happily. Down by 3, the Bulls had one last chance to stay alive. Running perilously low on energy, it would be imperative for Chicago to win the series before the game went into OT, and also for the Bulls to avoid a Game 7

title: Chicago Bulls

text: With a slim 1.7% chance of winning the rights to draft number 1, the Bulls won the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery and selected first overall. With this, the Bulls became the team with the lowest chance of winning to ever win the lottery since it was modified for the 1994 NBA draft, and second lowest ever. On June 26, 2008, the Bulls drafted Chicago native Derrick Rose from the University of Memphis as the number 1 draft pick. At pick number 39 they selected Sonny Weems. The Bulls later traded Weems to the Denver Nuggets for Denver's 2009 regular second

title: 2001–02 Chicago Bulls season

text: 2001–02 Chicago Bulls season The 2001–02 NBA season was the Bulls' 36th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bulls re-acquired Charles Oakley from the Toronto Raptors. The Bulls struggled all season long finishing last place in the Central Division with a 21–61 record. Following the season, Oakley signed as a free agent with the Washington Wizards. (See "2001–02 Chicago Bulls season#Regular season") In 2001-02, the make-up and direction of the Chicago Bulls changed significantly: by the season’s end, a pair of 18-year-old phenoms and an All-Star caliber player were in the line-up while Elton Brand, once

title: Chicago Bulls

text: and 1998 with two three-peats. All six championship teams were led by Hall of Famers Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and coach Phil Jackson. The Bulls are the only NBA franchise to win multiple championships and never lose an NBA Finals series in their history. The Bulls won 72 games during the 1995–96 NBA season, setting an NBA record that stood until the Golden State Warriors won 73 games during the 2015–16 NBA season. The Bulls were the first team in NBA history to win 70 games or more in a single season, and the only NBA franchise to do so

title: 1997–98 Chicago Bulls season

text: championship. The championship was their sixth in eight years and completed the franchise's second "3-peat". This was Michael Jordan's last season as a Bull, as he announced his second retirement after it was over. However, he did make a second comeback with the Washington Wizards in 2001. Also leaving Chicago after the season were starters Pippen and Dennis Rodman as well as head coach Phil Jackson—however, he did return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999. Because of these departures, this was the last season for the Bulls dynasty that had headlined the NBA throughout the 1990s. What followed

title: Chicago Bulls

text: his former team (the Pistons won in 6 games). The geographic proximity and membership in the Central Division further intensify the rivalry, which has been characterized by intense, physical play ever since the teams met in the late 1980s. Chicago fans have been known to have a disliking for Detroit professional teams, as it was in the same division as Chicago in all four major North American sports until recently when the Red Wings moved to the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference for the 2013–14 season. The Bulls and the Miami Heat rivalry began once the Heat became contenders

title: 1991–92 Chicago Bulls season

text: 1991–92 Chicago Bulls season The 1991–92 NBA season was the Bulls' 26th season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as defending NBA champions, having defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1991 NBA Finals in five games, and winning their first NBA championship in franchise history. Early into the season, the Bulls traded Dennis Hopson to the Sacramento Kings after the first two games. Coming off their first ever championship, the Bulls had a very successful season winning 14 consecutive games after a 1–2 start to the season. They later on posted a 13-game winning streak

title: 1967–68 Chicago Bulls season

text: 10-year career with Chicago and wind up as the Bulls' all-time leading rebounder with 5,745 career boards. (2) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (4) Chicago Bulls: "Lakers win series 4-1" Bob Boozer, NBA All-Star Game 1967–68 Chicago Bulls season The 1967–68 Chicago Bulls season was the second season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Note: This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players drafted by the franchise that played at least one NBA game. After that promising beginning the Bulls fell apart. During the 1967-68 NBA season the

title: 1991–92 Chicago Bulls season

text: respective league's finals. However, the coach of the Blackhawks, Mike Keenan, would see a concurrent finals series in basketball and hockey taking place in the same city again when he coached the New York Rangers to their first Stanley Cup in 54 years two years later. 1991–92 Chicago Bulls season The 1991–92 NBA season was the Bulls' 26th season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as defending NBA champions, having defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1991 NBA Finals in five games, and winning their first NBA championship in franchise history. Early into the season,

title: Chicago Bulls College Prep

text: Chicago Bulls College Prep Chicago Bulls College Prep (CBCP) is a public four-year charter high school located on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. It is named after the Chicago Bulls basketball team, which supports the school through its charitable arm. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. Chicago Bulls College Prep is a level 1+ school, based on CPS rankings. It opened in August 2009. Chicago Bulls College Prep serves 1136 students 90% of which are low income, 15% are students with learning

title: 2010–11 Chicago Bulls season

text: 44 pts vs the Atlanta Hawks on May 6, 2011. Derrick Rose also had his first career triple-double at the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan 17, 2011. The 62 wins by the Bulls is the most since the 97–98 season. After defeating the New York Knicks on April 12, 2011, the Bulls became the only team of the 2010–2011 season to defeat all 29 other teams at least once. 2010–11 Chicago Bulls season The 2010–11 Chicago Bulls season was the 45th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bulls won their 8th division title this season and

title: 1997–98 Chicago Bulls season

text: in a better attempt to tie the series, but lost 86-82. The early Jazz series-lead seemed like a distant memory, a false indication of a tough series as they hit the floor for Game 5 behind 3-1. Chicago fans prepared for the last game they would host with the Jordan-led Bulls of the 1990s. But any notions of a championship at the United Center would be snuffed out when Michael Jordan airballed an off-balance 3 to the right of the basket giving the Jazz a narrow 83-81 win. The play might have been for Toni Kukoč to shoot a three.

title: Chicago Bulls

text: NBA franchise in the city, after the Chicago Stags (1946–1950) and the Chicago Packers/Zephyrs (now the Washington Wizards). The Bulls' founder, Dick Klein, was the Bulls' only owner to ever play professional basketball (for the Chicago American Gears). He served as the Bulls' president and general manager in their initial years. After the 1966 NBA Expansion Draft, the newly founded Chicago Bulls were allowed to acquire players from the previously established teams in the league for the upcoming 1966–67 season. The team started in the 1966–67 NBA season, and posted the best record by an expansion team in NBA history.

title: 1995–96 Chicago Bulls season

text: Chicago won the season series, 4–1. In Game 1 on May 5, the Bulls defeated the Knicks behind Jordan's 44 points. Chicago would defeat New York again on May 7 to take a 2–0 series lead. Playing at Madison Square Garden, the Bulls lost Game 3 in overtime, despite a 46-point offensive performance by Jordan. In Game 4, Chicago defeated the Knicks by three points to take a 3–1 series lead. To close out the series, the Bulls defeated New York at home behind double-double performances by Pippen and Rodman. In the Conference Finals, the Bulls met the Atlantic Division

title: Chicago Bulls Championship riots

text: and several police officers were wounded by projectiles and gunfire. While looting was not as widespread as it was during 1992, several people were killed during the 1993 riot. A fifteen-year-old boy was shot killed at the Theodore K. Lawless Gardens Apartments minutes after the Bulls won the championship. Twelve-year old Michael Lowery was struck by a stray bullet while sitting in front of his house and later died. 26-year-old Rosalind Slaughter was also killed by a stray bullet. 25-year-old Henry McFadden was shot to death after stepping outside his home and eighteen-year-old Julio Castillo was dragged from his car

title: 1995–96 Chicago Bulls season

text: by Jordan. Chicago took on the Seattle SuperSonics, whose 64–18 franchise-best regular season record was overshadowed by the Bulls' 72–10 record. In the regular season, the two teams split the season series, 1–1. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Chicago defeated Seattle by 17 points. The Bulls took a 2–0 series lead against the Sonics in the second game where Rodman accumulated 20 rebounds. In KeyArena, Chicago won Game 3 behind Jordan's 36 points. The Bulls lost Game 4 in a 21-point blowout on June 12. On June 14, the Bulls lost against Seattle in Game 5. Back in

title: When Was the Last Time

text: the album charted at No. 8 on the US "Billboard" 200, which is Rucker fifth top 10 album on the chart. It also debuted at No. 2 on the Top Country Albums chart, with 30,000 copies sold in the first week, 34,000 units, including track sales and streams. In its second week, it sold a further 9,300 copies. It has sold 118,100 copies in the United States as of October 2018. Credits by AllMusic When Was the Last Time When Was the Last Time is the seventh studio album and fifth in the country genre by American country music singer

title: 1987–88 Chicago Bulls season

text: 4-3) 1987–88 Chicago Bulls season The 1987–88 Chicago Bulls season was the 22nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bulls finished second in the Central Division with a solid 50–32 record. Michael Jordan was named Most Valuable Player of The Year and Defensive Player of The Year. He also won the All-Star Game MVP and Slam Dunk Contest during the All-Star Weekend, which was held in Chicago. In the first round of the playoffs, the Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games, but lost to the Detroit Pistons in five games in the semifinals.

title: 1987–88 Chicago Bulls season

text: 1987–88 Chicago Bulls season The 1987–88 Chicago Bulls season was the 22nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bulls finished second in the Central Division with a solid 50–32 record. Michael Jordan was named Most Valuable Player of The Year and Defensive Player of The Year. He also won the All-Star Game MVP and Slam Dunk Contest during the All-Star Weekend, which was held in Chicago. In the first round of the playoffs, the Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games, but lost to the Detroit Pistons in five games in the semifinals. Following

title: When Was the Last Time

text: When Was the Last Time When Was the Last Time is the seventh studio album and fifth in the country genre by American country music singer Darius Rucker. It was released on Capitol Records Nashville on October 20, 2017. "If I Told You" was released as the album's lead single on July 5, 2016. It reached No. 1 on the "Billboard" Country Airplay chart dated June 24, 2017, becoming his first No. 1 since "Wagon Wheel" in 2013. The album's second single, "For the First Time," was released on July 24, 2017. It reached number one on the "Billboard" Country

title: 2003–04 Chicago Bulls season

text: 2003–04 Chicago Bulls season The 2003–04 NBA season was the Bulls' 38th season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bulls re-signed free agent and former All-Star forward Scottie Pippen. However, they continued to struggle finishing last place in the Central Division with a 23–59 record, missing the playoffs for the sixth straight season. Following the season, Pippen retired and Jamal Crawford was traded to the New York Knicks. (See "2003–04 Chicago Bulls season#Regular season") Heading in to the season, Bulls fans were as optimistic as they had been in years. Before it was done, however, winds of

title: Chicago Bulls College Prep

text: in "artificial red" colors. Originally the dress code banned all red colors, but it was changed as some people are born with natural red hair. Chicago Bulls College Prep Chicago Bulls College Prep (CBCP) is a public four-year charter high school located on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. It is named after the Chicago Bulls basketball team, which supports the school through its charitable arm. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools. Chicago Bulls College Prep is a level 1+ school, based on

title: 2002–03 Chicago Bulls season

text: Marshall and an abundance of talented youth did not equate to winning games. After starting the season 2-0 for the first time since the 1996-97 campaign, Chicago garnered a franchise-worst 3-38 road record. The Bulls held a 19-game road losing streak from 11/02/02–01/18/03 and the team’s 30-52 record qualified it for a fifth-consecutive NBA Lottery appearance. The franchise was ready to head in a new direction and the beginning of that movement started with the resignation of long-time executive Jerry Krause on April 7. Krause, then 64, played a major role in building Bulls World Championship teams and was a

title: 2014–15 Chicago Bulls season

text: for Games 1 and 2. However, at this time for the Bulls, it was reported that there had been a long-standing feud between Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau and the organization's management. Despite the dysfunction in the Bulls organization, the team itself would take Game 1 in a 99–92 victory after Rose who scored 23 points had an injury scare. On May 6, it was reported that Jimmy Butler won the NBA Most Improved Player Award thus becoming the first Bull in franchise history to win it. In Game 2, Chicago would be blown out by Cleveland and was dealt

title: Chicago Bulls

text: then stole the ball from Karl Malone and hit the game winning shot with 5.2 seconds remaining on the clock. With a score of 87–86, John Stockton put up a three-pointer, but missed, giving the Bulls their sixth championship in eight years. Jordan would be named the Finals MVP for the sixth time in his career. He retired for the second time on January 13, 1999. The summer of 1998 brought an abrupt end to the championship era. Krause felt that the Bulls were on the verge of being too old and unable to compete. He decided that the team's

title: 2012–13 Chicago Bulls season

text: 2012–13 Chicago Bulls season The 2012–13 Chicago Bulls season was the 47th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Derrick Rose missed the entire season while still recovering from a torn ACL in which he sustained during Game 1 of last year's playoffs. Despite his absence, the Bulls still managed a 45-37 record as the Number 5 seed in the East. The only highlights of this season were the Bulls ending a 27-game winning streak of the defending champion Miami Heat and a 13-game winning streak of the New York Knicks in order to become the second

title: 2012–13 Chicago Bulls season

text: No picks owed 2012–13 Chicago Bulls season The 2012–13 Chicago Bulls season was the 47th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Derrick Rose missed the entire season while still recovering from a torn ACL in which he sustained during Game 1 of last year's playoffs. Despite his absence, the Bulls still managed a 45-37 record as the Number 5 seed in the East. The only highlights of this season were the Bulls ending a 27-game winning streak of the defending champion Miami Heat and a 13-game winning streak of the New York Knicks in order to

title: 2000–01 Chicago Bulls season

text: on Saturday, February 17, 2001. The Bulls’ home sellout streak ended at 610 games on Nov. 3 vs. New Jersey, marking the third longest sellout streak in NBA history. Prior to that, the last time the Bulls failed to sell out a home game was Nov. 17, 1987, vs. Washington. Other news items from the season included second-year forward Elton Brand (sophomore team) and rookie guard Khalid El-Amin (rookie team) both participating in the Schick Rookie Challenge at All-Star Weekend, and Marcus Fizer being named to the NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team. 2000–01 Chicago Bulls season The 2000–01 NBA season was

title: 1995–96 Chicago Bulls season

text: by Pippen and 36 points from Jordan. On the next day, the Bulls defeated the San Antonio Spurs behind another triple-double by Pippen and Jordan's 38 points. Chicago then went to Delta Center to play against the Utah Jazz on November 24. In the game, the Bulls defeated the Jazz, 90–85. On November 26, the Bulls headed to Seattle and were dealt their second loss of the season after losing by five points. Heading south into Portland, Chicago would defeat the Trail Blazers by three points on November 27. In their last game of the month, the Bulls went to

title: Chicago Bulls

text: side. In the 2017–18 season, the Bulls wore special "City" uniforms designed by Nike. The uniforms, designed to pay homage to Chicago's flag, are in white and feature the classic "Chicago" script and numbers in red with light blue trim along with four six-pointed stars on each side. The Bulls' 2018–19 "City" uniform is once again inspired from Chicago's flag, with a black base and a portion of the flag with four red six-point stars and two powder blue stripes in front. Benny the Bull is the main mascot of the Chicago Bulls. He was first introduced in 1969. Benny

title: Chicago Bulls

text: during the 1990s, a decade dominated by the Bulls. They were eliminated 3 times by Chicago, who went on to win the title each time. The rivalry has come back due to the return of the Bulls to the playoffs in the post-Michael Jordan era and the emergence of Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose. The revived rivalry has been very physical, involving rough plays and hard fouls between players, most notably the actions of former Heat player James Posey. The Bulls and Heat met in the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals, with the Heat winning in 5 games. On March 27,

title: Chicago Bulls

text: updated their uniform. Among the more notable changes in the look were centered uniform numbers and a vertically arched "Bulls" wordmark in both the red and white uniforms. Like the previous set, this uniform saw a few tweaks particularly in the treatment of the player's name. When Nike became the NBA's uniform provider in 2017, the Bulls kept much of the same look save for the truncated shoulder striping and the addition of the Chicago four stars on the waistline. With Nike and the NBA eliminating designations on home and away uniforms, the Bulls also announced that their red "Icon"

title: Chicago Bulls

text: coaching list on June 4, 2008, reporting that he did not want to ruin his friendship with Jerry Reinsdorf. On June 10, 2008, the Chicago Bulls G.M. John Paxson hired Vinny Del Negro, with no coaching experience, to coach the young Bulls. On July 3, 2008, the "Chicago Tribune" reported that Del Harris agreed to become an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls along with former Charlotte Bobcats head coach Bernie Bickerstaff and longtime NBA assistant Bob Ociepka. Along with Bickerstaff and Ociepka, Harris helped establish a veteran presence on the coaching staff and helped rookie head coach Del Negro.

title: 1992–93 Chicago Bulls season

text: Mustaf | Frank Johnson | Tim Kempton | "Bulls win series 4-2" 1992–93 Chicago Bulls season The 1992–93 NBA season was the Bulls' 27th season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as the back-to-back defending NBA champions, having defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1992 NBA Finals in six games, winning their second NBA championship. After two straight championships, the Bulls would yet again have another successful season finishing in first place in the Central Division, and second overall in the Eastern Conference with a 57–25 record. They also advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals

title: 2014–15 Chicago Blackhawks season

text: has been won in Chicago since 1992 when the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Blackhawks at Chicago Stadium. It was also the first time any Chicago sports team won a Championship at home since the Chicago Bulls in 1997 Final stats Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Blackhawks. Stats reflect time with the Blackhawks only. Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Blackhawks only. Bold/italics denotes franchise record. The Blackhawks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2014–15 season. Below are the Chicago Blackhawks' selections made at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft,

title: 1985–86 Chicago Bulls season

text: 1985–86 Chicago Bulls season The Chicago Bulls qualified for the NBA Playoffs. The 1985 NBA Draft took place on June 18, 1985. It was also the first NBA Draft of the "Lottery" era. The lottery was put into place so teams did not have to intentionally lose games to receive the number one pick. At the time, the Bulls had the fifth worst record of any team to qualify for the playoffs in NBA history. Michael Jordan recovered in time to participate in the playoffs and performed well upon his return. Against a Boston Celtics team that is often considered

title: Chicago Bulls

text: first round against the Boston Celtics. More recently, since the NBA's relaxation of sneaker color rules, some Bulls players wore either red or white sneakers in defiance of the tradition. The Bulls and their arena mates, the Chicago Blackhawks, shared an odd tradition dating to the opening of Chicago Stadium. Every fall, Feld Entertainment's Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came to Chicago on its nationwide tour. Since it used large indoor venues rather than tents, it took over the United Center for its entire run and the Bulls were forced, along with the Blackhawks, to take an extended

title: Chicago Bulls (AFL, 1926)

text: Comiskey Park, forcing the Chicago Cardinals to play in the (older and much smaller) Normal Field. Second, the Bulls made an offer for Cardinals star Paddy Driscoll that the reigning NFL champions could not match (Cardinals owner Chris O'Brien arranged a trade with the Bears, who "did" match the Bulls' offer to Driscoll, keeping him in the established league but knocking the Cardinals out of championship contention). Failing to sign Driscoll, the Bulls built up their roster by signing up men who played their college football in the American Midwest. Despite playing in front of 16,000 people in their first

title: 2004–05 Chicago Bulls season

text: NBA Finals, as well as when they won their last NBA championship. Second-year star Kirk Hinrich averaged 15.7 points, 6.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Top draft pick Ben Gordon became the first rookie to win the Sixth Man of The Year Award, as he and Luol Deng were both selected to the All-Rookie First Team. However, injuries were an issue as Deng was out for April and the postseason with a wrist injury, and Eddy Curry was sidelined due to a heart ailment. In the first round of the playoffs, the Bulls took a 2–0 lead over the

title: Chicago Bulls

text: NBA history to win it. He became the first Bulls player since Michael Jordan to win the award. As a team, Chicago finished the regular season with a league-best 62–20 record and clinched the first seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 1998. The Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks in five and six games, respectively, thereby reaching the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 1998, and faced the Miami Heat. After winning the first game of the series, they lost the next four games, ending their season. During the off-season, the

title: Chicago Bulls

text: Jordan and the Bulls were unable to overcome the eventual Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic, which included Horace Grant, Anfernee Hardaway, and Shaquille O'Neal. When Jordan returned to the Bulls, he initially wore No. 45 (which was his number while playing for the Birmingham Barons, a minor-league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox). He chose the No. 45 because his older brother Larry wore that number in high school. Michael wanted to be half as good as his brother so he chose 23 which is half of 45 (22.5) rounded up. However, Jordan switched back to the familiar 23 before

title: 1995–96 Chicago Bulls season

text: champions, Orlando Magic, a team led by Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee Hardaway, who had reached the finals the previous year and were swept by Hakeem Olajuwon and the Houston Rockets. The Bulls won the regular-season series against the Magic, 3–1. To start the series, the Bulls took Game 1 in a 38-point blowout on May 19. Behind Jordan's 35 points, Chicago defeated Orlando on May 21. In Game 3, the Bulls continued their winning ways by taking a 3–0 series lead against the Magic. Completing the series sweep, the Bulls won Game 4 by five points behind a 45-point performance

title: Chicago Bulls

text: en route to the United Center, along the way smashing a bus featuring the opposing team's logo. Coincidentally, Alan Parsons wrote "Sirius" for his own band and was the sound engineer for "On the Run" from Pink Floyd's album "The Dark Side of the Moon". Traditionally, the players have been introduced in the following order: small forward, power forward, center, point guard, shooting guard. During the championship era, Scottie Pippen was usually the first (or second after Horace Grant) Bulls player introduced, and Michael Jordan the last. (Pippen and Jordan are the only players to play on all six Bulls

title: 1999–2000 Chicago Bulls season

text: 1999–2000 Chicago Bulls season The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Bulls' 34th season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls won the Draft Lottery, and selected Elton Brand out of Duke University with the first pick in the 1999 NBA draft. During the offseason, the team acquired Hersey Hawkins from the Seattle SuperSonics, and re-signed free agents B.J. Armstrong and Will Perdue, who both won championships with the team in the early 1990s. However, the Bulls' struggles continued as they lost 26 of their first 28 games. At midseason, Toni Kukoč was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, as the team

title: Chicago Bulls (AFL, 1926)

text: November 28 against the Yankees, in front of 3000 in Comiskey Park on December 5 against the Wildcats, and in front 8000 in Comiskey Park on December 12 against the Yankees. With the conclusion of the last game, the AFL – and the Chicago Bulls – became history, and Sternaman returned to the Chicago Bears. Upon the completion of a New York Yankees' 7-3 victory over the Bulls in Comiskey Park on December 12, 1926, the first AFL was officially dead. Although Joey Sternaman was the official owner of the team, the bills were paid by C. C. Pyle, who

title: Chicago Bulls

text: by winning Game 4 by 10 points. The Bulls then easily won Game 5 in Detroit, and had a chance to make NBA history. But they lost at home in game 6 by 10, and the Pistons won the series 4–2 on May 17. During the off season, the Bulls signed forward Joe Smith and guard Adrian Griffin, and drafted center Joakim Noah. However, distractions began when Luol Deng and Ben Gordon turned down contract extensions, never citing reasons. Then rumors surfaced that the Bulls were pursuing stars like Kevin Garnett, Pau Gasol, and most notably, Kobe Bryant. None of

title: 1992–93 Chicago Bulls season

text: 1992–93 Chicago Bulls season The 1992–93 NBA season was the Bulls' 27th season in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the season as the back-to-back defending NBA champions, having defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1992 NBA Finals in six games, winning their second NBA championship. After two straight championships, the Bulls would yet again have another successful season finishing in first place in the Central Division, and second overall in the Eastern Conference with a 57–25 record. They also advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the fifth consecutive season, becoming the first team since the 1987–88

title: 2014–15 Chicago Bulls season

text: sustained the day before. Even though Rose scored 30 points, the Bulls were not able to defeat the Cavaliers, losing 98–107. The game was broadcast locally on CSN Chicago and nationally on NBA TV. In its last preseason game, Chicago played the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 24 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Bulls would lose by a score of 112–113 after the Timberwolves came back from being down by 13 points. Butler would miss his second game while recovering from his injury. The game was televised locally on CSN Chicago. On October 8, Thibodeau gathered the

title: Chicago Bulls

text: featured white lettering with gold and black trim and the "Chicago" wordmark replacing "Bulls in front. In 2016 and 2017, they wore the same uniforms minus the sleeves. Between 2009 and 2017, the Bulls wore a variation of their red uniforms as part of the NBA's "Noche Latina" festivities every March. The only notable change in this uniform was the "Los Bulls" wordmark in front. For 2014, the Bulls briefly retired the look in favor of a black sleeved uniform featuring "Los Bulls" in white with red trim. During the NBA's "Green Week" celebrations, the Bulls also wore green uniforms,

title: Chicago Bulls (AFL, 1926)

text: Chicago Bulls (AFL, 1926) The Chicago Bulls were a professional American football team that competed in the first American Football League in 1926. Owned by Joey Sternaman (brother of Chicago Bears co-owner Dutch Sternaman), the Bulls also had AFL founders C. C. Pyle and Red Grange as shareholders (Pyle and Grange were also the co-owners of the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Wildcats of the AFL). Joey Sternaman was also the coach and blocking back for the Bulls throughout their brief existence. The newly minted Bulls had adverse effects on the more established NFL. First, the Bulls leased

title: Chicago Stadium

text: in their finals by the Pittsburgh Penguins, losing at Chicago Stadium, while the Bulls won the second of their first of three straight NBA titles on their home floor against the Portland Trail Blazers. The next time the Bulls clinched the championship at home, was in the newly built United Center in (when they did so against the Seattle SuperSonics), their second season at the new arena, and the Blackhawks would not reach the Stanley Cup Finals again until (in which they defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in six games), their 16th season in the new building, although they won their