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  • Essay / The Chicago Bulls in the 90s - 1453

    It is 1991 and the Chicago Bulls are facing the Lakers in the championship. Michael Jordan had just passed Magic Johnson and was making a quick counterattack when he saw Pippen in the corner. Jordan sends the ball to Pippen and Pippen makes a three to take the lead. It was the first championship the Bulls won. Their star player, Michael Jordan, was drafted in 1980. Little did anyone know that Michael would lead the Chicago Bulls to their first championship series. The Bulls who had two star players, Jordan and Scotty Pippen, who were the leading scorers for the Chicago Bulls. The 90s team had the best record in the NBA. The 90s were the best years the Chicago Bulls had had thus far. They have only won 6 championships and they are all from the 90s (91, 92, 93, 96, 97 and 98). The Chicago Bulls had some of the best players of the 90s. In the 90s, the Chicago Bulls had an impressive and credible team. The Chicago Bulls' two best records from that era are still among the top ten records of all time. The Chicago Bulls have acquired their two best streaks in years; 1992 and 1996. In 1992, the Chicago Bulls went 67-15, and in 1996, they had 72 wins, with only ten losses (www.NBA.com). The then-highest top ten record was broken by the Chicago Bulls record in 1996. In 1996, the Chicago Bulls defense made 345 blocks, 745 steals, and caused 1,175 turnovers. The offense was responsible for 544 three-pointers! While in 1992, the team had a low three-point shooting percentage, making only 138 attempts out of 454. However, they managed to make 3,505 two-point shots out of 6,714 attempts. They were also ...... middle of paper ...... th NBA, with the dedication of the players and Jackson. Although the Bulls played many great seasons, the seasons of the 1990s were the best in franchise history. It wasn't just Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen among the stars of the 1990s, there were also many other players who contributed, such as; William “Bill” Cartwright, Horace Grant and BJ Armstrong. Even though these players have since retired, they set a precedent for future players in the Bull franchise. Just as coach Phil Jackson has increased the level of intensity for current and future Chicago Bulls coaches. When you think of today's Chicago Bulls or even professional basketball, you can't help but think of the Bulls of the 90s. Success has embraced this team both on and off the court . The 90s Bulls touched more than just a baseball on a field, they touched the hearts and lives of many fans..