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Season in Review: CJ Watson

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As the orchestrator of the Bulls infamous Bench Mob, CJ Watson had a season full of ups and downs mostly due to nagging injuries to him and Derrick Rose. Now that he’s closed the Bulls season shut after making one of the most dumb-founded passes in the history of basketball, it’s time to break down the 2011-2012 season for CJ Watson. Watson started off the lockout-shortened season on a strong note, shooting 46% from the three-point line through out the first thirteen games… Continue reading »

Season in Review: Derrick Rose

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After taking the “leap” in his third year, from perennial all-star to MVP and possible all-time great, the Bulls still finished the season on a sour note… losing four straight games to the Miami Heat and getting bounced out of the Eastern Conference Finals. After an off-season of depression, reflection and watching hours and hours of mind-numbing game tapes, Derrick Rose wanted to come back smarter and stronger than ever. Bulls fans couldn’t help but salivate at the thought. Derrick… Continue reading »

Oklahoma Thunder 2012 Season Review & Player Grades

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Be as emotional and hurtful as you want but there is nothing to be ashamed of as a Thunder fan. Coming into this year, the Thunder wanted to get by the Western Conference Finals and advance to the NBA Finals. Of course, the Thunder wanted to win it all as well. Oklahoma City didn’t just go to the Finals to lose. However, a goal was accomplished and the Thunder made the next step as a team and franchise. Oklahoma City… Continue reading »